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Tag: racial disparities

Rents are rising faster than Minnesotans’ incomes

For over a decade, unaffordable housing costs due to persistently low wages has been the reality for too many Minnesota families.

Published May 11, 2020
Categorized as Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work Tagged covid, covid-19, housing, racial disparities, racial equity

High rankings on health outcomes mask distressing racial disparities

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Minnesota’s overall high rank among states for various health outcomes masks worst-in-the-nation disparities. We must focus on addressing racial disparities and improving health equity to make Minnesota a state where everyone can live their healthiest lives.

Published February 10, 2020
Categorized as Health Care Tagged affordable health care, health care, health outcomes, racial disparities, racial equity

Census data illustrate opportunity gaps

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Even in this relatively strong economy, nearly 1 in 10 Minnesotans find that lack of good paying jobs, challenging transportation obstacles, and other barriers make it hard to afford the essentials, much less get ahead.

Published October 17, 2019
Categorized as Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work Tagged census, income, income equality, Minnesota poverty rate, poverty rates, racial disparities
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