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In 2024 session, policymakers progress toward improving health care and child care

While 2024 was not a budget-setting year for the state, policymakers made use of the limited resources they had to build on last year’s transformational investments and took steps to set the state up for a brighter future. This blog takes a look at the policy and budget decisions made this year to make affordable health care and child care available to more Minnesotans.

Decisions in session’s final days should strengthen health care and child care for Minnesotans

In 2023, policymakers made transformational budget investments for the well-being of Minnesotans and their families. While 2024 is not a budget-setting year for the state, there are policy decisions at play in the final days of the legislative session that could set the stage for further progress next year.

House-Senate conference committee considering investments to expand affordable health care

With a historic state budget surplus of $17.5 billion for FY 2024-25 and a $5.4 billion structural balance for FY 2026-27,… Continue reading House-Senate conference committee considering investments to expand affordable health care

Governor Walz releases FY 2024-25 budget priorities

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

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 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

Minnesota has lots of opportunities to support immigrants, strengthen economy, according to new report

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

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