Governor’s recommended E-12 budget would do little to help struggling...
The future success of our state’s economy hinges on our E-12 school system. Yet Minnesota has work to do to ensure all children have the opportunity to learn and succeed. There are large racial and...
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Minnesota to receive $430 million for health care and education
Congress has approved and President Obama has signed into law a bill that will send $430 million to Minnesota to help pay for health care and to save public school teachers’ jobs. The breakdown is $167...
View ArticleNew studies tell a familiar story: Racial disparities in assets
Two new reports from a national think tank look at financial security and opportunity in Minnesota, and find that Minnesota as a whole does better than the national averages, but worse than national...
View ArticleGovernor Dayton’s budget proposal part 3: Education
An educated Minnesota is critical for the state’s economic success. Governor Dayton’s FY 2014-15 budget proposal demonstrates his vision for education in Minnesota as he invests nearly $600 million in...
View ArticleHouse and Senate budget targets include investments, but also harmful cuts to...
The budget targets released by the House and Senate last week invest in many of the building blocks of our economic future, but also call for cuts to health and human services that could harm...
View ArticleE-12 omnibus bills make significant investments in our children
We know a quality school system plays a critical role in a state’s economic success, and making sure that all Minnesota students get a top education should remain a priority. Minnesota cannot reach...
View ArticleE-12 omnibus budget bill invests in all-day kindergarten and narrowing the...
The E-12 education final omnibus bill (House File 630) for FY 2014-15 makes important investments toward ensuring that all Minnesota students receive a top education and addressing Minnesota’s racial...
View ArticleHappy New (Fiscal) Year!
Today’s a big day for Minnesota – it’s the start of the new fiscal year. Many elements of the state’s budget for FY 2014-15 go into effect July 1, beginning a new era of investments in Minnesota’s...
View ArticleGovernor Dayton invests in Minnesota’s students
We’ve been sifting through Governor Mark Dayton’s budget. Previously we analyzed his tax and child care proposals, and now we’re looking into his education proposals. In his budget, Dayton affirms his...
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