Minnesota Budget Project
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Analysis and advocacy to advance our vision for the future: greater opportunity and economic well-being for all Minnesotans
What we're reading from @epi.org: The cost of mass deportations in states like Minnesota and what federal tax dollars could be funding instead www.epi.org/blog/the-cos...
The cost of mass deportations in states like Minnesota—and what federal tax dollars could be funding instead
This week, EPI will release a new tool showing the cost of mass deportations to taxpayers in every U.S. city, county, and state. For the first time, the actual economic tradeoffs imposed on all taxpay...
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Our newly launched In the News page brings together press releases, news stories, & op-eds in one searchable place. Filter by policy area, content type, or date range & explore our coalition work through #ThisIsMedicaid & #TogetherWeRise. Take a look: mnbudgetproject.org/news
In the News - Minnesota Budget Project
Find the latest press releases, news stories, op-eds, commentary, and media coverage from the Minnesota Budget Project and in coalition… Continue reading In the News
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Some positive steps were taken during the 2026 Legislative Session, but there’s still much more left for #mnleg to do so that all Minnesotans have what they need to thrive. Read out latest blog: bit.ly/4olwEfn
Not with a bang but a fizzle: Minnesota policymakers kick the can to 2027 - Minnesota Budget Project
In the 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session, we called on policymakers to take bold action to protect Minnesotans’ health and well-being in the face of a number of challenges. Those challenges include a...
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#ThisIsMedicaid members & community health experts will hold a press conference calling on MN policymakers to prioritize the health & well-being of the more than 1 million Minnesotans who get health care through #Medicaid. Watch: www.facebook.com/share/1BHgEf...
Must read: #OBBB puts 446 hospitals at risk of closing. www.forbes.com/sites/jessep...
Trump’s Beautiful Bill Puts 446 Hospitals At Risk Of Closing. Here’s The Full List
A recent analysis identified hundreds of hospitals at risk of closing. A doctor explains how Medicaid cuts could close hospitals near you and what it means for patients.
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Minnesota up against the clock on #Medicaid changes: www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Minnesota up against the clock on Medicaid changes
Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature say they need to either pass legislation or update existing rules soon to ensure that state programs comply with new requirements from the federa...
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A fair future requires tax fairness. Join us in calling for bold leadership to protect public services and invest in Minnesota. Sign on letter: bit.ly/47rIPjl #TogetherWeRise
Minnesota policymakers must take bold action in 2026
Join us! Sign our letter calling on Minnesota policymakers to protect and expand critical public services as the state responds to the massive and harmful federal law known as the One Big Beautiful Bi...
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While Minnesota's February budget forecast shows an improved outlook, it also includes signals to watch, like a rising unemployment rate and slowing labor force growth. Read more about what’s behind the forecast: bit.ly/4dVfYYN
Looking under the hood of the state’s February Budget Forecast: Despite better numbers, warning lights are flashing - Minnesota Budget Project
In the near term, Minnesota is showing a projected general fund surplus of $3.7 billion for the current budget cycle (FY 2026-27). This is estimate is up $1.3 billion compared to the November 2025 For...
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Minnesota families have more options this year when they file their taxes for the MN Child Tax Credit. They can now choose to get part of their future 2026 #MNCTC earlier, which can better match family budgets. Find out which option fits best for your family: MinnesotaTaxCredits.org
Nearly 40 Minnesota health care orgs signed a letter urging #mnleg policymakers to protect the health care & supports Minnesotans receive through #Medicaid. Hear what health care advocates had to say at the Feb 26 press conference: bit.ly/4sqZmwg Photo credit: Minnesota Hospital Association
Federal budget choices under H.R. 1 put billions into expanding ICE & immigration enforcement while making massive cuts to basic needs programs like #SNAP & #Medicaid. Read full blog: bit.ly/4aqLBX5
More guns, less butter: How massive federal funding increases for ICE are costing us all - Minnesota Budget Project
In Minnesota, we are seeing firsthand how this redistribution of public dollars to add guns to the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) is not working for everyday people.
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Join us & MCN on Monday, February 2 for a free virtual town hall that brings together state policy experts, local & national nonprofit advocates, & legal scholars to break down what’s actually happening across MN & what your org can do now to stay informed & protected. Register today: bit.ly/4rnqRWX
Expanded ICE funding is bringing harm and instability to communities, paid for by cuts to food assistance and health care. Dignity and safety must remain central. Our network partner, @mnbudgetproject.bsky.social, shares more on the impacts
More guns, less butter: How massive federal funding increases for ICE are costing us all - Minnesota Budget Project
In Minnesota, we are seeing firsthand how this redistribution of public dollars to add guns to the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) is not working for everyday people.
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For the first time in #SNAP history, food benefit costs are shifting from Washington to states. MN may have to pay an extra $86M a year for SNAP benefits starting 2027. If MN cannot meet these new costs, it could mean a loss of food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans: bit.ly/4oXH7NG
Federal changes to SNAP mean more Minnesotans could go hungry and Minnesota will face new costs - Minnesota Budget Project
In legislation signed into law on July 4, 2025, Congressional Republicans chose to enact the largest cut to food benefits for very low-income people through SNAP in its history.
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The House passed a measure today to extend the Premium Tax Credit enhancements for three years. The bipartisan vote shows there’s strong support for immediate action to make millions of people’s health care more affordable. All eyes are now on the Senate. x.com/JakeSherman/...
This week, the House is expected to vote on a bill to extend the Premium Tax Credit enhancements. This would reduce 2026 premiums for the average #ACA marketplace enrollee by more than half, improving affordability for millions of people struggling with health costs. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
Marketplace Enrollees In Every Congressional District Face Steep Premium Increases Unless Tax Credit Enhancements Are Extended
Annual premium increase, 60-year-old couple with income of $85,000 (401% FPL), by congressional district, 119th Congress Note: FPL = federal poverty level. Examples are based on 2026 average...
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MN's CTC got a national shout-out: Advance Tax Credits Can Help Families Deal With Inflation, Affordability www.cbpp.org/blog/advance...
Advance Tax Credits Can Help Families Deal With Inflation, Affordability
States can help families afford the rising cost of basic needs by considering legislation that gives families the option to receive tax credit payments in advance. Minnesota is the only state with...
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With Congress poised to take away enhanced premium tax credits, more than 19,500 Minnesotans will lose all financial assistance & could lose coverage. Costs will also rise for almost all #ACAmarketplace enrollees. Tell #Congress to extend the expiring ePTCs now: bit.ly/47iGAzu #HealthCarePriceHike
Tell MN representatives Minnesotans deserve affordable health care
Too many Minnesotans are finding it hard to afford their lives. Many people, like farmers and small business owners who purchase health coverage from MNsure, are facing skyrocketing increases to their...
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As a nonprofit leader or advocate, are you wondering how the #MN state budget is faring? Thinking of what #mnleg policymakers should prioritize next session? Hear from #MinnesotaBudgetProject & #Wilder Thurs, Dec 11 & ask your questions at a free, virtual event via MCN. Register: bit.ly/4avffM6
NEW blog previewing MN budget forecast out on Thursday = its figures will reflect what would happen if the state accepts the dramatic harm from H.R. 1, and does not act, for example, to prevent the expected steep losses in health care coverage. mnbudgetproject.org/blog/what-we...
What we’re expecting from the state’s November Budget Forecast - Minnesota Budget Project
On December 4, 2025, we’ll all get an important look at how the state of Minnesota is being affected by federal policy actions and their economic impact.
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We're reading about why some folks are feeling more comfortable and others are struggling to afford their lives: "What the economists stress is that inflation’s pain is distributional, not uniform, leading to what’s been called the K-shaped economy." www.minnpost.com/economy/2025...
Economic indicators raise concerns about Minnesota’s economy - MinnPost
Minnesota’s marquee economic indicators such as unemployment still appear strong, but under-the-hood, economists see signs of stress.
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We're reading: Rural Minnesota grocers sound the alarm over #SNAP uncertainty #mnleg www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...
Rural Minnesota grocers sound the alarm over SNAP uncertainty - MinnPost
The government shutdown is likely to cause lapses in a key source of grocery store revenue, though court rulings could provide some relief.
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"No one is getting wealthy off #SNAP; the program provides an average of less than $6 per person per day in Minnesota, for a total monthly benefit shy of $180." Food banks: Without SNAP, we can’t handle the demand minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/03/f...
Food banks: Without SNAP, we can't handle the demand • Minnesota Reformer
Over half of SNAP participants are either seniors or children, and fewer than 5% of SNAP participants are able-bodied adults without children.
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Going to the doctor or ER can be scary. It's scarier when you don’t have health coverage. If Congress doesn’t act soon, premium tax credit enhancements helping millions of people pay for their health coverage through the #ACA marketplace will end. Take action: bit.ly/47iGAzu
During the 2025 Special Legislative Session, state policymakers chose to remove #MinnesotaCare eligibility for undocumented adults. This decision means more people will go without needed health care, while hospitals face higher costs & the economy will be worse off. Read the brief: bit.ly/4ngQbLS
Minnesota's rollback of health coverage for immigrants will harm people, health care systems, and the economy - Minnesota Budget Project
In the 2025 Special Legislative Session, Minnesota policymakers made a choice to take away affordable health insurance eligibility through MinnesotaCare from undocumented adults. Because of this decis...
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#SNAP ’s contingency fund has more than $6 billion available, enough to cover most November benefits for millions of people. The Administration should act as soon as possible to release these funds and prevent hunger for millions. www.cbpp.org/blog/the-tru...
The Trump Administration Can and Should Take Available Steps to Ensure SNAP Participants Get November Food Benefits
Nearly two-thirds of the funds needed for a full month of benefits are available in SNAP’s contingency fund and must be used when regular funding for SNAP runs short. The Administration must release t...
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Essential read, essential reporting: Officials show little proof that new tech will help Medicaid enrollees meet work rules minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/24/o...
Officials show little proof that new tech will help Medicaid enrollees meet work rules • Minnesota Reformer
The Congressional Budget Office has said the work rules will be the main reason millions of people won’t be able to access health insurance over the next decade.
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👀Minnesotans shopping for #healthcare on the ACA marketplace can expect steep spikes in their premiums unless #Congress makes the enhanced premium tax credits permanent.
Gideon Lukens@gidlukens.bsky.social · 10mo agoMinnesota and Maryland also opened window shopping for 2026 ACA marketplace plans, and people are seeing their premiums spike due to expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old Minnesotan couple making $85,000 will face a $15,500 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)
#DirectFile provided another free option for everyday Minnesotans to file their income taxes while saving them time and money. Despite its success, the program is ending under the current administration. More: bit.ly/4nD5e3z
