Minnesotans will soon feel the full force of the across-the-board federal cuts to critical services known as the sequester, according… Continue reading Federal cuts hit home
Author: Minnesota Budget Project
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New poverty measure shows public policies make a difference
One in six Americans lived in poverty in 2012. That’s according to the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) released by the U.S. Census… Continue reading New poverty measure shows public policies make a difference
A closer look at Minnesota’s inequalities
Minnesota continues to outperform most states on key measures like poverty, income and health insurance, according to the latest data… Continue reading A closer look at Minnesota’s inequalities
Shutdown ends, debt crisis averted – now what?
The federal government shutdown has ended and the debt ceiling crisis averted, but serious concerns remain about whether Congress will… Continue reading Shutdown ends, debt crisis averted – now what?
Boost in minimum wage good for many Minnesotans
A new report from JOBS NOW finds that increasing Minnesota’s minimum wage to $9.50 an hour would boost wages for about 357,000… Continue reading Boost in minimum wage good for many Minnesotans
October Economic Update shows revenues on track, but unsettling news for economy
The October 2013 Economic Update from Minnesota Management and Budget shows state revenues are on track, but a worrisome outlook for the… Continue reading October Economic Update shows revenues on track, but unsettling news for economy
Business climate rankings don’t give the full story
Business climate studies are a popular way to rank states. The Tax Foundation in Washington, D.C. just released its 2014 State… Continue reading Business climate rankings don’t give the full story
Week 2 of federal shutdown: Debate widens to include debt ceiling, one-sided deficit reduction
It’s week two of the federal government shutdown, and the consequences for people who use services such as Head Start and the Special… Continue reading Week 2 of federal shutdown: Debate widens to include debt ceiling, one-sided deficit reduction
Minnesota one step closer to fully reversing school funding shifts
Many of us may have missed a piece of good news this week, amid major events like MNsure launching and the federal government… Continue reading Minnesota one step closer to fully reversing school funding shifts
Ready, set, go get health insurance!
Today is the day that Minnesota’s new health insurance marketplace – MNsure – officially opens for business. And this truly is a… Continue reading Ready, set, go get health insurance!