Minnesota is the land of unequal opportunities. That’s according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The American Community… Continue reading Minnesota still a land of inequality
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.
Census data show Minnesotans still struggling – but health care reform brings hope
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans living without health insurance have a great deal to gain when better and more affordable insurance becomes available… Continue reading Census data show Minnesotans still struggling – but health care reform brings hope
New Census report shows anti-poverty measures help millions of Americans
The U.S. Census Bureau is out with a report today showing that anti-poverty policies like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are… Continue reading New Census report shows anti-poverty measures help millions of Americans
More evidence that SNAP cuts are misguided
A report released yesterday is more proof that looming cuts to critical food assistance are misguided and would harm thousands… Continue reading More evidence that SNAP cuts are misguided
A labor-less Labor Day for many Minnesotans
As we honor workers this Labor Day, thousands of Minnesotans are on the outside looking in. They are unemployed, underemployed… Continue reading A labor-less Labor Day for many Minnesotans
SNAP proposal is double whammy for many Minnesotans
The U.S. House is poised to vote next month on a proposal that would drastically cut basic food assistance to… Continue reading SNAP proposal is double whammy for many Minnesotans
MNsure opens a new world
Nearly 1 million Minnesotans will gain access to affordable, quality health insurance beginning next year, thanks to MNsure, the new online marketplace… Continue reading MNsure opens a new world
Unemployment analysis tells a disturbing story
On the surface, it appears that Minnesota is recovering quite well from the Great Recession. Figures released today show the state is… Continue reading Unemployment analysis tells a disturbing story
Delaying employer mandate barely a bump in the road for the Affordable Care Act
Earlier this month, the Obama administration delayed implementing one component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – the provision that requires… Continue reading Delaying employer mandate barely a bump in the road for the Affordable Care Act
Minnesota moving forward to create a modern sales tax
The sales tax is an important part of most states’ tax systems, and a recent report from the Center on Budget and… Continue reading Minnesota moving forward to create a modern sales tax