The U.S. House and Senate have passed budget resolutions that outline plans for deep cuts to services that families rely… Continue reading Struggling Americans would be harmed by federal budget and tariff policies, while high-income people receive big tax cuts
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US Senate COVID-19 relief package falls dramatically short of what nation needs
Millions of people across the country are suffering and having a hard time just getting by. In the face of… Continue reading US Senate COVID-19 relief package falls dramatically short of what nation needs
Special session victory: common-sense approaches reduce barriers during pandemic
Common-sense measures to remove barriers to health care, food support, and other needed services will continue, thanks to legislation passed in the June special legislative session.
Governor Walz’s supplemental budget request focuses on pandemic response
Governor Tim Walz rolled out a revised supplemental budget proposal on March 22 that includes an additional $356 million to fund the state response… Continue reading Governor Walz’s supplemental budget request focuses on pandemic response
Trump administration continues assault on New Americans with new rule
A new “public charge” policy would make it harder for New Americans to keep their families together and puts new roadblocks on their path to citizenship.
Federal shutdown is over – but harm hit home
The partial federal government shutdown that began on December 22, 2018, and concluded on January 25 of this year was… Continue reading Federal shutdown is over – but harm hit home
New federal rule would increase hardship among New Americans
This weekend, draft language for a new “public charge” rule was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This rule… Continue reading New federal rule would increase hardship among New Americans
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