Minnesotans are collectively facing an unprecedented global pandemic and a statewide stay-in-place order to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The Minnesota Legislature approved additional health… Continue reading Minnesota Legislature takes additional action on COVID-19
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A look at the first federal policy steps to combat coronavirus, address economic impact
The federal government has begun to respond to the coronavirus with legislation over the past few weeks. The first was… Continue reading A look at the first federal policy steps to combat coronavirus, address economic impact
Walz and Legislature working to combat coronavirus
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
Federal stimulus plans should include everyone facing hardship
“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
Policymakers must act to prevent economic hardship, deep recession
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.
Caution, savings in Governor Walz’s proposed budget
Governor Tim Walz’s FY 2020-21 supplemental budget proposal released today focuses on passing a significant capital investment or bonding package and making small,… Continue reading Caution, savings in Governor Walz’s proposed budget