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03/16/20
  • Minnesota Budget
  • Poverty
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  • Federal Issues
  • Income and Work
  • Federal Budget

Policymakers must act to prevent economic hardship, deep recession

The corona virus is creating a public health emergency and economic disruption. Policymakers should act to alleviate financial hardship and reduce the threat of a deep recession.
10/23/19
  • Federal Issues

Census 2020: It’s a big deal

Here at the Minnesota Budget Project, we rely on the Census Bureau and its excellent data because it helps us better u...
09/10/19
  • Health Care
  • Income and Work
  • Federal Issues

New Census data shows some positive trends, but not everyone benefits

The Census Bureau released new data today showing a 0.5 percent reduction in national poverty rates, making 2018 the...
08/21/19
  • Federal Issues
  • Immigration
  • Racial Equity

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.