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.
Resources on federal actions impacting Minnesota
The federal reconciliation bill (H.R. 1), signed into law on July 4, 2025, will bring harmful funding cuts and significant policy changes that impact health care coverage, food assistance, housing affordability, tax fairness, and the well-being of our immigrant communities. These federal budget decisions will flow down to state, local and tribal governments, affecting families and communities across the country. In Minnesota, for example, the federal policy changes will eventually cost at least $2.5 billion in funding cuts to the state budget every two years.
The first of many federal policy changes begin to take effect in the fall of 2026, but policymakers, nonprofit and community organizations, and advocates need to start preparing now for how these funding cuts and policy changes will affect Minnesotans. Explore the compiled federal and state resources to stay informed and understand who will be impacted.
Publications
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The federal Reconciliation Bill’s tax provisions largely benefit the wealthy, but leaves everyday people behind
October 31, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
The federal Reconciliation Bill (H.R.1) that was passed into law in July will make life harder for everyday folks across our country. This law’s tax provisions favor the… Continue reading The federal Reconciliation Bill’s tax provisions largely benefit the wealthy, but leaves everyday people behind
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89,000 Minnesotans will see their health insurance costs increase unless Congress acts now
October 29, 2025 • Jessie Luévano
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care
If Congress does not act soon, Minnesotans across the state will see their health insurance costs spike for 2026. As open enrollment nears and the expiration of enhancements on premium tax credits loom, many across the state are seeing their health care premiums for next year increase by more than 50 percent.
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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