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Monthly Archives: February 2009
A run-down of the Governor's workforce development budget recommendations
Minnesota’s unemployment rate stands at a dismal 6.9%, as of December (January unemployment stats will be out on February 26, check DEED’s website). On a personal level, we can probably all name at least one friend or family member whose … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Economy
Tagged economic development, job training, Minneapolis, St. Paul
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Economic Recovery Act would help low-income Minnesota families
Several provisions included in the House and Senate versions of the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act would provide much-needed help for Minnesota families struggling to make ends meet. Except as otherwise noted, the estimates below are provided by the Center on Budget … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Federal Budget, Poverty, Taxes
Tagged federal, food stamps, nutrition, SSI, stimulus, Taxes, unemployment insurance
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113,615 would lose health care, including children
The Governor’s budget proposal contains numerous cuts to the state’s health care programs. The Department of Human Services (DHS) has a quick summary of these changes available on their website. However, pinning down the number of people who would be … Continue reading
Higher education: the Governor’s Rodney Dangerfield?
After reading the Governor’s proposed budget for our state’s public colleges and universities, I have to say, ala Rodney Dangerfield, they just can’t get no respect! Unlike K-12 education, an area where the Governor has touted increased investment, higher education … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education
Tagged early education, financial aid, Governor, higher education, MnSCU, tuition, University of Minnesota, work study
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Higher education: the Governor's Rodney Dangerfield?
After reading the Governor’s proposed budget for our state’s public colleges and universities, I have to say, ala Rodney Dangerfield, they just can’t get no respect! Unlike K-12 education, an area where the Governor has touted increased investment, higher education … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education
Tagged early education, financial aid, Governor, higher education, MnSCU, tuition, University of Minnesota, work study
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Committee deadlines and Easter/Passover recess
Every year, the House and Senate agree to a set of deadlines to help structure the process of getting bills done before the end of session. This year, there are actually FIVE deadlines. 1st deadline – Friday, March 27 - by … Continue reading
