Minnesota college students increasingly facing basic economic, mental health challenges

No student should have to go hungry or worry about having stable housing. But Minnesota’s college students are increasingly finding… Continue reading Minnesota college students increasingly facing basic economic, mental health challenges

Lack of public investment shifts costs of college education to students and families

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

A first look at Governor Walz’s supplemental budget proposal

The state of Minnesota has resources to draw on to start building a more equitable future, focusing on what Minnesotans… Continue reading A first look at Governor Walz’s supplemental budget proposal

Final education budget makes important investments, but leaves more to do to support all Minnesota students

The final E-12 education and higher education budgets for FY 2020-21 make important strides toward ensuring that more students across… Continue reading Final education budget makes important investments, but leaves more to do to support all Minnesota students

Global budget deal reached Sunday; more work needed to pass final budget

On Sunday evening after weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz announced a global budget deal. This deal… Continue reading Global budget deal reached Sunday; more work needed to pass final budget

Governor Walz’s FY 2020-21 budget proposals in E-12 education and higher ed invest more in Minnesota’s students

Governor Tim Walz’s FY 2020-21 budget proposal includes provisions that support students across the state, as well as more targeted funding intended to… Continue reading Governor Walz’s FY 2020-21 budget proposals in E-12 education and higher ed invest more in Minnesota’s students