Minnesota Budget Bites

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.

The Census Bureau released new data today showing a 0.5 percent reduction in national poverty rates, making 2018 the...