In his release of his FY 2020-21 budget proposal today, Governor Tim Walz outlined his priorities for “One Minnesota” that would raise funds to… Continue reading Governor Walz’s FY 2020-21 budget proposal makes important investments to build prosperity in Minnesota
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Plans to cut federal economic security programs take aim at wrong target
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
New Census data highlights Minnesota’s long-term progress in health coverage and the need to continue to invest
All Minnesotans deserve the opportunity to live healthy lives and get the treatment they need for asthma, diabetes, or a… Continue reading New Census data highlights Minnesota’s long-term progress in health coverage and the need to continue to invest
2018 Legislative Session: What was accomplished, and what’s left for next year
The 2018 Legislative Session opened with some major tasks on policymakers’ to-do lists. By tradition, this was a year when… Continue reading 2018 Legislative Session: What was accomplished, and what’s left for next year
Health and Human Services changes in vetoed Supplemental Budget Bill were a mixed bag
May 20th marked the closing of the 2018 Legislative Session, which was capped off with Governor Mark Dayton vetoing the… Continue reading Health and Human Services changes in vetoed Supplemental Budget Bill were a mixed bag
Documentation requirements didn’t work in food assistance; let’s not make the same mistake twice
Minnesota has the opportunity to learn from its mistakes. Currently, Minnesota’s Legislature is considering new documentation requirements in Medical Assistance,… Continue reading Documentation requirements didn’t work in food assistance; let’s not make the same mistake twice
Health Care Financing Task Force is an opportunity for Minnesota to move toward health care for all
The newly-minted Health Care Financing Task Force has an opportunity to outline a path where no Minnesotan has to forgo medical care… Continue reading Health Care Financing Task Force is an opportunity for Minnesota to move toward health care for all