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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Extending Medicaid aid to the states would boost economy, save jobs
The U.S. Senate faced a critical vote yesterday on measures that are important to the country’s continued economic recovery, including a six-month extension of additional federal funding to states for Medicaid (also known as FMAP), as well as an extension … Continue reading
Finding ways to make “work supports” work better
The federal and state governments have a number of ways to help working families at or near poverty stay afloat economically and get a leg up towards self-sufficiency. Yet, for a variety of reasons, families don’t always get the help … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Poverty
Tagged asset limits, child care assistance, Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota, food stamps, SNAP, work supports
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Finding ways to make "work supports" work better
The federal and state governments have a number of ways to help working families at or near poverty stay afloat economically and get a leg up towards self-sufficiency. Yet, for a variety of reasons, families don’t always get the help … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Poverty
Tagged asset limits, child care assistance, Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota, food stamps, SNAP, work supports
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2010 Legislative Session closes with many opportunities lost
Our new analysis released today takes a comprehensive look at the tough issues faced in the 2010 Legislative Session and the multistep process followed to bring it to completion. And we find that it was a session that can be … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Health Care, Taxes, Unallotment
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Go ahead, make our day…
The Minnesota Budget Bites blog has been around for three legislative sessions – providing you with interesting information in a timely way. But we aren’t just at work during the session, we’ll be blogging away all summer and fall as important … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity
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Signs of spring in the state? May revenues up…may they continue
There are plenty of mixed messages about the state of Minnesota’s economy. The most recent information from Minnesota Management and Budget offers some positive news. May revenues were $56 million above what was forecasted, or 6.3 percent. According to the state, most … Continue reading
Minneapolis unemployment rates show highest racial disparity in the nation
A new study released by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) finds that blacks in Minneapolis are 3.1 times as likely to be unemployed as whites – the worst level of disparity among the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the nation. … Continue reading
Medicaid expansion a good deal for uninsured, state budgets
Federal Medicaid simplification and expansion, one part of federal health care reform, will ensure that nearly all low-income adults in Minnesota and across the country will have access to health insurance coverage. It’s a good deal for those needing health care who … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care
Tagged health care reform, health insurance, Medical Assistance, uninsured
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Congress considers whether to extend additional health care funding to states
Congress is considering whether to provide states with additional funding for health care, helping state governments at a time when most are facing budget shortfalls and considering reductions in health care and services. Unfortunately, the opportunity to protect access to health care … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Budget, Health Care
Tagged COBRA, Congress, FMAP, medicaid, unemployment insurance
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