Minnesota Budget Bites

What do Minnesotans need to get through the continuing disruption from a pandemic and economic recession, and how do we...

The American Rescue Plan provides important and much needed economic support for struggling workers and their families, will protect and expand crucial public services that they count on, and will further jumpstart the economy, but funding is largely focused on the near-term.

With the onset of winter, it’s clear that the coronavirus and accompanying economic disruption will continue to be with...

Data shows climbing numbers of Minnesotans needing some help to afford care while we’re also seeing massive state revenue shortfalls as a result of the pandemic’s economic disruption. This presents a serious mismatch of needs and resources. An increase to federal Medicaid funding is needed to make sure people can get the health care they need, when they need it.