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More guns, less butter: How massive federal funding increases for ICE are costing us all
January 20, 2026 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Immigration
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which cut hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid and SNAP, our country’s core basic needs programs. These cuts paid primarily for two things: 1) a tax package that gives the biggest tax cuts to the nation’s wealthiest, and 2) an extreme spending increase on immigration enforcement.
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Minnesota’s rollback of health coverage for immigrants will harm people, health care systems, and the economy
October 16, 2025 • Jessie Luévano
Health Care, Immigration, Minnesota Budget
Our health is connected across race, place, and immigration status. When any of us are denied the care we need,… Continue reading Minnesota’s rollback of health coverage for immigrants will harm people, health care systems, and the economy
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The economic and fiscal impacts of mass deportation: what’s at risk in Minnesota
April 28, 2025 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Key findings: Some areas of the Minnesota state economy that will be impacted include: The Trump Administration has already begun… Continue reading The economic and fiscal impacts of mass deportation: what’s at risk in Minnesota
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Immigrants are a vital part of Minnesota’s future
December 2, 2024 • Minnesota Budget Project
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Just as we came together from different places and races to build Minnesota in past decades, a strong future for… Continue reading Immigrants are a vital part of Minnesota’s future
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Undocumented immigrants contribute $222 million in Minnesota taxes
October 22, 2024 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Taxes, Immigration, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
From Albert Lea to Zumbrota, our state thrives because all Minnesotans — regardless of immigration status — are contributing to… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants contribute $222 million in Minnesota taxes
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Driver’s licenses for all would strengthen Minnesota
February 21, 2023 • Clark Goldenrod
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Minnesota policymakers have an important opportunity in 2023 to expand access to driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status. This policy… Continue reading Driver’s licenses for all would strengthen Minnesota
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Governor Walz releases FY 2024-25 budget priorities
February 1, 2023 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Health Care, Immigration, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The Walz administration’s recently released budget proposal names as their priorities making Minnesota the best state for children, investing in… Continue reading Governor Walz releases FY 2024-25 budget priorities
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Driver’s licenses for all is important for building an equitable recovery
May 14, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Expanding access to driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status would advance the economic success of our state. It would also… Continue reading Driver’s licenses for all is important for building an equitable recovery
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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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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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Minnesota moderately well prepared to respond to looming recession
March 25, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Health Care, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
As we grapple with a rapidly changing economy due to the coronavirus and an all but certain recession, a new… Continue reading Minnesota moderately well prepared to respond to looming recession
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Minnesota has lots of opportunities to support immigrants, strengthen economy, according to new report
September 5, 2019 • Clark Goldenrod
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
During a time when immigrants are being targeted by harsh federal policies, states have a unique role to play to… Continue reading Minnesota has lots of opportunities to support immigrants, strengthen economy, according to new report
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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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Driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status is good for Minnesotans, good for the economy
May 6, 2019 • Clark Goldenrod
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Minnesota Budget
The Minnesota House passed expanded access to driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status as part of their omnibus transportation budget bill.
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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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Refugees important to Minnesota’s workforce
May 30, 2018 • Clark Goldenrod
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Employers who hire refugees see lower turnover and choose from a wider pool of potential employees. That’s what a new report from… Continue reading Refugees important to Minnesota’s workforce
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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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Immigrant contributions to Minnesota and Minnesota’s eight congressional districts
January 1, 2018 • Minnesota Budget Project
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Minnesota is built on a foundation of interwoven cultures and we continue to benefit from the ways immigrants from across… Continue reading Immigrant contributions to Minnesota and Minnesota’s eight congressional districts
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4 Reasons DACA should be restored ASAP
December 18, 2017 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has improved about 800,000 lives in the United States, and 6,300 in Minnesota. However,… Continue reading 4 Reasons DACA should be restored ASAP
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Key housing issues facing immigrant communities in the Twin Cities
December 1, 2017 • Minnesota Budget Project
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
A collaborative project among the Minnesota Budget Project, the Minnesota Housing Partnership and the University of Minnesota’s Center for Urban… Continue reading Key housing issues facing immigrant communities in the Twin Cities
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals important for Minnesota’s economy and inclusive communities
October 1, 2017 • Minnesota Budget Project
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has changed about 800,000 lives in the United States, and 6,300 in Minnesota.[1] It… Continue reading Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals important for Minnesota’s economy and inclusive communities
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DACA recipients make important tax contributions to Minnesota
June 22, 2017 • Clark Goldenrod
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Minnesota’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients pay an estimated $15 million in state and local taxes, according to a report… Continue reading DACA recipients make important tax contributions to Minnesota
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Will Real ID conference committee pass “clean” bill?
April 14, 2017 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Immigration
When legislators come back to the capitol next week, a conference committee will work to determine what path Minnesota will… Continue reading Will Real ID conference committee pass “clean” bill?
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Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform
March 9, 2017 • Clark Goldenrod
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work, Minnesota Taxes
Undocumented immigrants play a vital role in Minnesota’s economy and currently pay an estimated $83 million in state and local… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform
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Immigrants and refugees vital to the economy and our communities
February 2, 2017 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Immigration
President Donald Trump announced three executive orders last week that dramatically change federal policy related to immigrants and refugees in the… Continue reading Immigrants and refugees vital to the economy and our communities
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Driver’s licenses associated with increased earnings and can boost economy
October 1, 2016 • Minnesota Budget Project
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Youth across Minnesota wait in anticipation for their 16th birthdays, when they will be able to apply for their driver’s… Continue reading Driver’s licenses associated with increased earnings and can boost economy
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Deferred action for parents would improve income and well-being of children and families
July 25, 2016 • Minnesota Budget Project
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Expanding access to a more stable legal status to eligible undocumented immigrants would benefit both the families involved and our… Continue reading Deferred action for parents would improve income and well-being of children and families
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U.S. Supreme Court decision halts expanded economic opportunity for immigrants
June 13, 2016 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Today’s disappointing decision from the U.S. Supreme Court halts proposed actions to expand opportunity for an estimated 3.9 million unauthorized immigrants… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court decision halts expanded economic opportunity for immigrants
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Key groups of Minnesotans still struggling to find work in economic recovery
April 1, 2016 • Minnesota Budget Project
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
The economic recovery has taken hold in Minnesota. Our state has recovered the jobs lost from the recession, and our… Continue reading Key groups of Minnesotans still struggling to find work in economic recovery
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Driver’s licenses for all Minnesotans builds the economy, keeps roads safe
November 1, 2015 • Minnesota Budget Project
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Many Minnesotans never give their driver’s license a second thought. It’s the card that remains nestled in their wallets whenever… Continue reading Driver’s licenses for all Minnesotans builds the economy, keeps roads safe
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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