The Legislature made important progress in increasing access to health care for Minnesotans last session using limited resources, and the positive balance… Continue reading Health and Human Services supplemental budget bills increase funding for health care workers
Author: Minnesota Budget Project
The Minnesota Budget Project is a research and advocacy organization that pursues policy solutions so that all Minnesotans can thrive, regardless of who they are or where they live. Established more than 25 years ago, the Minnesota Budget Project is a nonpartisan project of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
Minimum wage raise is final
It’s official: 325,000 Minnesotans will get a raise. This afternoon, Governor Dayton signed House File 2091, the bill increasing the state… Continue reading Minimum wage raise is final
April Economic Update provides a note of caution
The state’s April Economic Update finds that the outlook for the economy is still one of growth, but slower than previously projected,… Continue reading April Economic Update provides a note of caution
Minimum wage increase close to the finish line
Minnesota legislators agreed yesterday to increase the state’s minimum wage. Working Minnesotans shouldn’t be in poverty, and increasing the minimum… Continue reading Minimum wage increase close to the finish line
House tax bill boosts property tax refunds for renters and homeowners
The second major tax bill of the session is moving through the Minnesota House of Representatives this week, and it… Continue reading House tax bill boosts property tax refunds for renters and homeowners
Keys to a healthy state budget
Minnesota has recently turned the corner from more than a decade of frequent budget deficits to a $1.2 billion surplus. But… Continue reading Keys to a healthy state budget
Time ticking for health insurance coverage through MNsure
Open enrollment for individuals and families who want to purchase private insurance through MNsure ends March 31. If you want to… Continue reading Time ticking for health insurance coverage through MNsure
Tax bill includes improvements for working families, boosts reserves
The Minnesota Legislature took important steps to make the tax system work better for working Minnesotans today when it passed… Continue reading Tax bill includes improvements for working families, boosts reserves
Bill to boost budget reserve passes Senate committee
As Minnesota enjoys a projected surplus after more than a decade of frequent budget deficits, policymakers are considering steps for… Continue reading Bill to boost budget reserve passes Senate committee
A look at the House budget priorities
Priorities in the House budget targets released this afternoon include $550 million in tax cuts, $488 million in new spending, and $195… Continue reading A look at the House budget priorities