Minnesota Budget Bites

As we grapple with a rapidly changing economy due to the coronavirus and an all but certain recession, a new report...

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.

Minnesota’s overall high rank among states for various health outcomes masks worst-in-the-nation disparities. We must focus on addressing racial disparities and improving health equity to make Minnesota a state where everyone can live their healthiest lives.

New research illustrates just how effective Medicaid is in improving peoples’ health, and just how dangerous limitations to access can be.