If Congress does not act soon, Minnesotans across the state will see their health insurance costs spike for 2026. As open enrollment nears and the expiration of enhancements on premium tax credits loom, many across the state are seeing their health care premiums for next year increase by more than 50 percent.
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Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes some additional changes as budget conditions tighten
In March, Governor Tim Walz released his revised budget proposal, which updates the initial budget proposal he released on January… Continue reading Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes some additional changes as budget conditions tighten
Our first look at Governor Walz’s FY 2026-27 budget proposal
For analysis of Governor Tim Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal, see Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes… Continue reading Our first look at Governor Walz’s FY 2026-27 budget proposal
Inflation Reduction Act advances economic relief, tax equity, and climate response
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
Mental health bill takes important steps forward in addressing state’s crisis
Minnesota legislators took important steps toward shoring up our state’s mental health system by allocating $93 million over three years aimed at increasing the number of providers, supporting mental health crisis services, and reducing racial disparities in mental health services.
Policymakers should do more for workers with disabilities
House and Senate bills take different approaches to human services and health care Supports for workers who care for elderly… Continue reading Policymakers should do more for workers with disabilities
Walz’s updated budget proposal responds to larger state budget surplus
Policymakers have a historic opportunity this year to tackle the ongoing health and economic effects of the pandemic, and make… Continue reading Walz’s updated budget proposal responds to larger state budget surplus
A deep dive into budget forecast: what it does and doesn’t tell us
Minnesota isn’t sustainably bringing in enough revenues to fund its current commitments, which is showing up in a projected $1.3… Continue reading A deep dive into budget forecast: what it does and doesn’t tell us
Work remains to advance health, safety, and economic security
What did and did not happen in the June special session to address Minnesotans’ health, safety, and economic priorities?
Increased Medicaid funding to states protects health care, critical services
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.