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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Senate climate bill falls short on funds for consumer relief
In early November, the Senate climate change bill (the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act) made its way through the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Here at the Minnesota Budget Project, we asked Minnesotans to contact our own … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity, cap and trade
Tagged climate-change, Congress, consumer relief, low-income
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Give to the Max Day was a success – thank you!
The Minnesota Budget Project was one of over 3,000 nonprofit organizations and projects who participated in GiveMN.org’s Give to the Max Day on November 17. Thanks to everyone who made this day a success – the Minnesota Budget Project raised … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity
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A first look at the Senate health care reform bill
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has unveiled the long-awaited health care reform bill that he hopes to bring to the Senate floor for debate. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act would reduce the number of uninsured Americans by 31 … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care
Tagged federal, Federal Budget, Health Care, health care reform, medicaid
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Support Minnesota Budget Bites on Give to the Max Day
This may be the first time you’ve heard about “Give to the Max” day on Tuesday, but more likely it’s the fortieth time. Bottom line, Tuesday is a great day to donate to the nonprofits you love, including the Minnesota Budget … Continue reading
State may face cash flow problems and other news
On Thursday morning, the Subcommittee on a Balanced Budget met again to discuss the state’s fiscal health and the upcoming legislative session. The hearing highlighted some interesting information. (You can also read our blog on the first meeting.) Start paying … Continue reading
MinnesotaCare is not the solution for GAMC population
Earlier this year, Governor Pawlenty line-item vetoed and then unalloted General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) – a health care program that currently serves between 35,000 and 40,000 adults without children in Minnesota. As a result, this program will end on … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care
Tagged GAMC, general assistance medical care, HCAF, Health Care, Health Care Access Fund, MinnesotaCare
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House-passed health care bill advances many of nonprofits’ priorities
The health care bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 7 would extend health insurance coverage to 36 million uninsured Americans. The bill represents a major step forward in addressing several key priorities of Minnesota’s nonprofits. The House bill passed by … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care
Tagged federal, Federal Budget, Health Care, health care reform, health insurance, medicaid
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House-passed health care bill advances many of nonprofits' priorities
The health care bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 7 would extend health insurance coverage to 36 million uninsured Americans. The bill represents a major step forward in addressing several key priorities of Minnesota’s nonprofits. The House bill passed by … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care
Tagged federal, Federal Budget, Health Care, health care reform, health insurance, medicaid
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Rep. Lenczewski continues pushing tax reform
Rep. Ann Lenczewski, chair of the Minnesota House Tax Committee, is continuing to push the state to take a hard look at “tax expenditures”, the tax deductions, credits and exemptions written into state law. These tax expenditures include such things … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Taxes
Tagged Lenczewski, progressivity, tax expenditures
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MCN/MCF conference addresses health care reform
Jan Malcolm, former Minnesota Commissioner of Health, says fixing the federal health care system is more doable than people think. True, reform legislation is estimated to cost nearly $1 trillion over the next decade. But the federal government is expected … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Budget, Health Care
Tagged Federal Budget, Health Care, health care reform
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