Income inequality has gotten worse in Minnesota – and every state – over the past 50 years, and the highest-income… Continue reading Many Minnesotans struggle to make ends meet while others prosper
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.
October Economic Update shows state revenues and expected economic growth down
This week’s October Revenue and Economic Update gave us somewhat unwelcome news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report from… Continue reading October Economic Update shows state revenues and expected economic growth down
Minnesota’s Health and Human Services budget deal puts state fiscal stability at risk
Minnesota legislators put both the state’s balanced budget and Minnesotans’ health at risk with the Health and Human Services budget bill… Continue reading Minnesota’s Health and Human Services budget deal puts state fiscal stability at risk
Most of federal framework’s tax cuts go to top 1 percent
The federal tax framework released last week fails to prioritize our nation’s working families. Instead, it would provide most of its tax… Continue reading Most of federal framework’s tax cuts go to top 1 percent
Census: Incomes on the rise, but many still struggle to get ahead
New data from the Census released today show the nation’s economic recovery is boosting incomes and reducing hardship, including in Minnesota.… Continue reading Census: Incomes on the rise, but many still struggle to get ahead
New Census data highlight what’s at risk from federal health care threats
The share of Minnesotans covered by health insurance is historically high, according to new U.S. Census data released today. Minnesota was… Continue reading New Census data highlight what’s at risk from federal health care threats
Cassidy-Graham: Different lipstick, same pig
U.S. Senators are reportedly still considering a health care bill that would leave millions of Americans uninsured, eliminate protections for expectant mothers and… Continue reading Cassidy-Graham: Different lipstick, same pig
Opportunity out of reach for some communities in Minnesota
Too many families face persistent financial insecurity, and the situation is often much worse for Minnesota’s households of color. That’s from… Continue reading Opportunity out of reach for some communities in Minnesota
US Senate votes mean Medicaid and affordable health insurance for millions of Americans are preserved for now
Several proposals to radically alter health insurance for the worse failed in the U.S. Senate last month. Congress should now turn… Continue reading US Senate votes mean Medicaid and affordable health insurance for millions of Americans are preserved for now
US House budget: Trading access to health care, SNAP for tax cuts for wealthy, defense spending
The U.S. House has released their budget resolution – or the framework they propose to use to pass a budget… Continue reading US House budget: Trading access to health care, SNAP for tax cuts for wealthy, defense spending