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01/25/23
  • Minnesota Taxes
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Child poverty declines sharply thanks to federal Child Tax Credit expansion

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Thanks in part to improvements policymakers made to the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC), recent U.S. Census data show that from 2019 to 2021, child poverty fell a remarkable 59 percent. Minnesota policymakers should build on that success and create a state Child Tax Credit.
10/25/22
  • Health Care
  • Federal Budget
  • Federal Issues
  • Federal Taxes

Inflation Reduction Act advances economic relief, tax equity, and climate response

The federal Inflation Reduction Act includes provisions so that seniors, workers, and families can meet their health care and basic needs, takes important steps to address the climate crisis, and raises revenues from those with the greatest resources to invest in critical public services.
05/23/22
  • Minnesota Budget
  • Racial Equity
  • Education
  • Minnesota Budget Process
  • Federal Budget

Lack of public investment shifts costs of college education to students and families

Higher education is a steppingstone for many Minnesotans to further their career goals, gain advanced qualifications in ...
05/19/22
  • Minnesota Budget Plans
  • Minnesota Taxes
  • Minnesota Taxes and Tax Plans
  • Minnesota Budget
  • Income and Work
  • Federal Issues
  • Federal Budget

Minnesota Legislature passes bill on Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, frontline worker payments

After months of negotiation, the Minnesota Legislature recently passed legislation that addressed three major issues of ...

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