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Study: How much do profitable US companies pay in federal corporate taxes?
May 23, 2024 • Kelven Kai Manuel
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
In 2017, federal policymakers passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which included provisions that reduced the federal corporate… Continue reading Study: How much do profitable US companies pay in federal corporate taxes?
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Direct File could save Minnesotans time and money when filing income taxes
May 3, 2024 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Minnesota Taxes
Direct File would provide Minnesotans another option for filing their income taxes that would be easier and could save time… Continue reading Direct File could save Minnesotans time and money when filing income taxes
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Child poverty declines sharply thanks to federal Child Tax Credit expansion
January 25, 2023 • Jessie Luévano
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The improvements that policymakers made to the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) was one of the contributing factors to a… Continue reading Child poverty declines sharply thanks to federal Child Tax Credit expansion
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Inflation Reduction Act advances economic relief, tax equity, and climate response
October 25, 2022 • Joo Ning Lim
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) marks the latest federal effort to help families make ends meet while delivering transformative investments… Continue reading Inflation Reduction Act advances economic relief, tax equity, and climate response
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Lack of public investment shifts costs of college education to students and families
May 23, 2022 • Joo Ning Lim
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
Higher education is a steppingstone for many Minnesotans to further their career goals, gain advanced qualifications in their field of… Continue reading Lack of public investment shifts costs of college education to students and families
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Minnesota Legislature passes bill on Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, frontline worker payments
May 19, 2022 • Joo Ning Lim
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
After months of negotiation, the Minnesota Legislature recently passed legislation that addressed three major issues of this session: Senate File… Continue reading Minnesota Legislature passes bill on Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, frontline worker payments
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States’ use of ARP flexible funds should prioritize a robust and equitable pandemic recovery
January 14, 2022 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
Many states, along with Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, have used their federal Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) to respond to… Continue reading States’ use of ARP flexible funds should prioritize a robust and equitable pandemic recovery
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New data show that despite improvement, many face continued hardship
December 21, 2021 • Becca O'Donnell
Federal Issues, Income and Inclusive Economy
The United States has made progress toward recovery from the hardships caused by the pandemic, thanks in part to strong… Continue reading New data show that despite improvement, many face continued hardship
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Federal tax reforms are an essential piece of building a better future
October 6, 2021 • Nan Madden
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Federal policymakers are in the midst of an essential and high stakes debate about the future of our country. More… Continue reading Federal tax reforms are an essential piece of building a better future
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Unemployment Insurance supports workers, not a major cause of labor shortages
September 22, 2021 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Issues, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
To keep workers across the nation safe from infection with COVID-19 and stabilize household incomes, in March 2020 Congress expanded… Continue reading Unemployment Insurance supports workers, not a major cause of labor shortages
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Federal policy action protected health, economic well-being during pandemic
September 22, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Federal COVID-19 relief actions reduced hardship during the pandemic and the dramatic economic disruption it caused in 2020, according to… Continue reading Federal policy action protected health, economic well-being during pandemic
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Dear Congress: It’s time to pass historic investments
September 21, 2021 • Laura Mortenson
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
If Congress makes the right choices, recovery legislation could lead to historic reductions in economic and racial inequality in Minnesota and across the country.
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Child Tax Credit expansions expected to make historic reductions in child poverty; Improvements should be made permanent
August 25, 2021 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Inclusive Economy, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
What is the Child Tax Credit? Enacted into law in 1997, the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an income… Continue reading Child Tax Credit expansions expected to make historic reductions in child poverty; Improvements should be made permanent
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Improved UI benefits needed for a safe, equitable recovery
June 29, 2021 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Issues, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Unemployment insurance (UI) benefits have been a financial lifeline for many workers and their families who lost jobs during the… Continue reading Improved UI benefits needed for a safe, equitable recovery
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The American Rescue Plan – a buoy for workers, families, essential public services, and the economy
April 6, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Federal Issues, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
The American Rescue Plan provides important and much needed economic support for struggling workers and their families, will protect and expand crucial public services that they count on, and will further jumpstart the economy, but funding is largely focused on the near-term.
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Economic recovery would be strengthened by immigrant-inclusive COVID response
January 5, 2021 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
With the onset of winter, it’s clear that the coronavirus and accompanying economic disruption will continue to be with us… Continue reading Economic recovery would be strengthened by immigrant-inclusive COVID response
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Economic update shows COVID-19’s impact, need for federal action
October 15, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
COVID-19 is still a major threat to the country’s health, economy, and public services we all count on. The state… Continue reading Economic update shows COVID-19’s impact, need for federal action
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Emergency SNAP funding an essential part of an anti-racist COVID response
August 13, 2020 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Issues, Income and Inclusive Economy
Millions of Americans are struggling to get enough to eat during a recession that is producing record levels of hardship.… Continue reading Emergency SNAP funding an essential part of an anti-racist COVID response
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Minnesota expecting continued revenue shortfalls; time for strong federal action
August 10, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook, Minnesota Taxes
Last week brought us more sobering news about the ongoing damage that COVID-19 is expected to have on the economy,… Continue reading Minnesota expecting continued revenue shortfalls; time for strong federal action
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New data show COVID is amplifying hardships for low-income people and folks of color
August 5, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Federal Issues, Income and Inclusive Economy
As the United States enjoyed a lengthy period of economic growth following the Great Recession, the benefits did not reach… Continue reading New data show COVID is amplifying hardships for low-income people and folks of color
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Recession responses that do not center Minnesotans of color likely to widen racial disparities
August 3, 2020 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Issues, Income and Inclusive Economy
Nationwide, the novel coronavirus has inflicted financial and physical wounds on communities of color, laying bare underlying fissures present since… Continue reading Recession responses that do not center Minnesotans of color likely to widen racial disparities
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New data confirm states need more federal Medicaid support
August 3, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
What does a global pandemic plus a severe economic recession equal? More people who need affordable health care. We’re seeing data… Continue reading New data confirm states need more federal Medicaid support
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US Senate COVID-19 relief package falls dramatically short of what nation needs
July 28, 2020 • Laura Mortenson
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
Millions of people across the country are suffering and having a hard time just getting by. In the face of… Continue reading US Senate COVID-19 relief package falls dramatically short of what nation needs
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July economic update shows state will need all the tools in the toolbox
July 14, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook, Minnesota Taxes
The state’s quarterly economic report shows that projections for the national economy have gotten even worse. While state revenues have come in a bit ahead of what was predicted in May, the state is still on track for a more than $2 billion budget shortfall for the current budget cycle.
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Bonnie Tyler wasn’t wrong: We need a HERO
July 9, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Federal Issues, Health Care, Income and Work
The HEROES (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions) Act proposal is a needed Congressional effort to address the ongoing… Continue reading Bonnie Tyler wasn’t wrong: We need a HERO
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Additional federal funding to states is time-critical
May 6, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
Federal policymakers should move quickly to direct significant additional funding to states, as well as local and tribal governments, to address the severe impacts of the public health emergency and the economic recession, and to prevent the economic downturn from getting worse.
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May budget report reveals the need to support everyday folks
May 5, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The May budget projection will guide the decisions that policymakers make in the remaining weeks of the legislative session, and the months beyond. They remind us of how many of our neighbors are struggling, and the importance of taking swift action to reduce the hardships that Minnesotans and their families are facing as a result of the pandemic, and to start building for the economic recovery.
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Increased Medicaid funding to states protects health care, critical services
May 4, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Federal Issues, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
While they have taken some preliminary steps, federal decision-makers should further boost the Medicaid dollars it sends to states, make that increase last until the economy recovers, and maintain strong requirements to protect health care coverage.
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Bold action needed to get through crisis, build equitable recovery
May 1, 2020 • Nan Madden
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Minnesotans are doing their part. We must be able to count on Minnesota policymakers to continue to take aggressive action to meet the public health and economic security needs of everyday Minnesotans, and to draw on the resources needed to do so.
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Coronavirus responses should include all our neighbors, including immigrants
April 23, 2020 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Issues, Health Care, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Excluding immigrant Minnesotans – who make up close to 9 percent of our state’s population – puts them and their families at risk, and it makes it more difficult for our state and communities to recover from this public health crisis.
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Racial equity should be at the core of coronavirus responses
April 7, 2020 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
Due to the impact of historical racism and ongoing forms of discrimination and bias, BIPOC communities (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) will more acutely feel the economic and health effects of this coronavirus crisis. Without attention to equity, they are more likely to be left out of the policy responses.
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The Federal CARES Act: What’s in the economic stimulus bill, who is left out
April 3, 2020 • Nan Madden
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
We’ve called for an inclusive approach to the public health crisis and the related economic impact. While the latest federal… Continue reading The Federal CARES Act: What’s in the economic stimulus bill, who is left out
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Walz and Legislature working to combat coronavirus
March 26, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Even though goings on at the Capitol look a little different right now in response to the novel coronavirus, policymakers… Continue reading Walz and Legislature working to combat coronavirus
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Federal stimulus plans should include everyone facing hardship
March 24, 2020 • Nan Madden
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
“At a time of crisis, it is much better to be generous and wide ranging than to be too targeted,”… Continue reading Federal stimulus plans should include everyone facing hardship
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Policymakers must act to prevent economic hardship, deep recession
March 17, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
The corona virus is creating a public health emergency and economic disruption. Policymakers should act to alleviate financial hardship and reduce the threat of a deep recession.
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Only Wealthy Immigrants Need Apply: The Chilling Effects of “Public Charge”
November 25, 2019 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Income and Inclusive Economy
A co-release from the Minnesota Budget Project and the Fiscal Policy Institute In August 2019, the Department of Homeland Security… Continue reading Only Wealthy Immigrants Need Apply: The Chilling Effects of “Public Charge”
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Census 2020: It’s a big deal
October 23, 2019 • Betsy Hammer
Federal Issues
Here at the Minnesota Budget Project, we rely on the Census Bureau and its excellent data because it helps us… Continue reading Census 2020: It’s a big deal
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New Census data shows some positive trends, but not everyone benefits
September 10, 2019 • Betsy Hammer
Federal Issues, Health Care, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
The Census Bureau released new data today showing a 0.5 percent reduction in national poverty rates, making 2018 the fourth… Continue reading New Census data shows some positive trends, but not everyone benefits
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Trump administration continues assault on New Americans with new rule
August 21, 2019 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Immigration
A new “public charge” policy would make it harder for New Americans to keep their families together and puts new roadblocks on their path to citizenship.
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Federal shutdown is over – but harm hit home
March 14, 2019 • Betsy Hammer
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
The partial federal government shutdown that began on December 22, 2018, and concluded on January 25 of this year was… Continue reading Federal shutdown is over – but harm hit home
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New federal rule would increase hardship among New Americans
September 24, 2018 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Immigration
This weekend, draft language for a new “public charge” rule was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This rule… Continue reading New federal rule would increase hardship among New Americans
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Plans to cut federal economic security programs take aim at wrong target
September 19, 2018 • Sarah Orange
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
Federal investments in family economic security – including stable housing, nutritious food, affordable health care, education and training, and boosting family… Continue reading Plans to cut federal economic security programs take aim at wrong target
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New U.S. House budget proposal gives peek into policymakers’ vision for the future
July 16, 2018 • Sarah Orange
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
How do you spend your money? It’s a deeply personal question – in a world of limited resources, what you choose… Continue reading New U.S. House budget proposal gives peek into policymakers’ vision for the future
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New proposed rule from Trump administration would harm New American families
May 24, 2018 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Immigration
Earlier this spring, a proposed new federal rule was released that would make it harder for New Americans to thrive and… Continue reading New proposed rule from Trump administration would harm New American families
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Stable status for undocumented immigrants good for economy
November 1, 2015 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Immigration
In Minnesota, as in the rest of the United States, immigrants play a crucial role in shaping our economy and… Continue reading Stable status for undocumented immigrants good for economy
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President Obama’s executive action on immigration would expand opportunity
November 1, 2015 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Immigration
Throughout our nation’s history, immigrants have come to the United States in search of opportunities to build a better life… Continue reading President Obama’s executive action on immigration would expand opportunity
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Thousands of Minnesotans would lose basic food support under US House proposal
August 1, 2013 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Budget, Federal Issues
Federal Proposal Would Make Harmful and Unnecessary Changes to Food Assistance In September, the U.S. House is expected to consider… Continue reading Thousands of Minnesotans would lose basic food support under US House proposal
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Federal deficit reduction: How it works and implications for Minnesota
August 1, 2011 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
After months of intense debate, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law an increase in the federal debt ceiling.… Continue reading Federal deficit reduction: How it works and implications for Minnesota
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The basics of cap and trade
June 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues
What is Cap and Trade? In a cap and trade program, a cap is set in order to limit the… Continue reading The basics of cap and trade
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Climate change and low-income households: consumer relief and economic opportunities
May 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues
Climate change is one of the most serious issues facing our world, and it disproportionately impacts low-income households who are… Continue reading Climate change and low-income households: consumer relief and economic opportunities