Last week’s Women’s Economic Security Summit highlighted a critical part of strengthening Minnesota’s economy – improving the economic status of… Continue reading Summit spotlights importance of women’s economic status
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.
MinnesotaCare unites us in a time of divisiveness
Last month, I had the privilege to be a part of something special in Minnesota when a whole lot of groups… Continue reading MinnesotaCare unites us in a time of divisiveness
Washington state has both strong economy, higher minimum wage
A higher minimum wage is not incompatible with a strong economy, and Washington state is a prime example. A recent MinnPost… Continue reading Washington state has both strong economy, higher minimum wage
National experts warn: Caution is the right approach to state ‘surpluses’
When the November forecast brought news of a projected surplus, we welcomed that good news. But we encouraged policymakers to act… Continue reading National experts warn: Caution is the right approach to state ‘surpluses’
National study confirms: Minimum wage increase good for our economy and communities
New research from the Economic Policy Institute provides yet more evidence of how raising the minimum wage benefits the economy and… Continue reading National study confirms: Minimum wage increase good for our economy and communities
January Economic Update has good news for revenues and economic outlook
The January Economic Update from Minnesota Management and Budget shows state revenues are coming in above expectations and the outlook for the… Continue reading January Economic Update has good news for revenues and economic outlook
Many Americans struggle in poverty, according to new Census data
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that many Americans have lived in poverty at some point. From 2009 to… Continue reading Many Americans struggle in poverty, according to new Census data
It’s a deal
Last week, the chairs of the budget committees in the U.S. House and Senate announced a budget deal that provides for additional… Continue reading It’s a deal
Federal cuts squeeze housing assistance for low-income Minnesotans
Federal budget cuts to housing assistance for low-income renters “have left local Minnesota authorities scrambling to keep their programs solvent… Continue reading Federal cuts squeeze housing assistance for low-income Minnesotans
November forecast brings good news for Minnesota – but proceed with caution
Minnesota has a $1.086 billion positive balance projected for the FY 2014-15 biennium. This good news in the 2013 November… Continue reading November forecast brings good news for Minnesota – but proceed with caution