Federal policies impact Minnesota’s progress
Federal policy decisions in areas from health care to nutrition to the environment have a real impact on Minnesotans’ daily lives. The federal government is also an important source of funding for public services provided at the state and local levels, and federal tax decisions influence our state tax system as well. Our federal work focuses on whether federal policies support or hinder Minnesota’s progress toward building a broader prosperity for all.
Protecting Medicaid from harmful cuts
Over 70 million people across every state, rely on Medicaid for their health care coverage. But right now, Congress is debating $880 billion in cuts to this critical program. If enacted, children, older adults in long-term care, people with disabilities, and hardworking families with low incomes could lose the care they count on to stay healthy and financially secure.
To push back against these harmful cuts, we’ve created a Medicaid Defense Toolkit and calls to action to support nonprofits, organizations, and advocates in protecting Medicaid and everyone’s right to health care.
Publications
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Federal reconciliation bill’s Child Tax Credit expansion excludes the families that need it most
August 6, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an income tax credit that provides families with more resources to afford the… Continue reading Federal reconciliation bill’s Child Tax Credit expansion excludes the families that need it most
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Federal funds to Minnesota are foundational to shared prosperity
June 18, 2025 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
The federal government is a significant source of funding for states, contributing about $1 for every $3 of state spending… Continue reading Federal funds to Minnesota are foundational to shared prosperity
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Struggling Americans would be harmed by federal budget and tariff policies, while high-income people receive big tax cuts
June 9, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
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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The economic and fiscal impacts of mass deportation: what’s at risk in Minnesota
April 28, 2025 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Key findings: Some areas of the Minnesota state economy that will be impacted include: The Trump Administration has already begun… Continue reading The economic and fiscal impacts of mass deportation: what’s at risk in Minnesota
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Federal budget resolution paves way for deep cuts to the safety net, tax cuts skewed toward the wealthy
March 12, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
In Washington, D.C., the House and Senate have passed budget frameworks that demonstrate they are moving forward with plans to… Continue reading Federal budget resolution paves way for deep cuts to the safety net, tax cuts skewed toward the wealthy