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Minnesota Budget Project Calls for Federal Fiscal Relief to States
Facing a flagging economy, Congress may consider additional economic
stimulus measures in the coming months. In a new issue brief, we
outline how federal fiscal relief to states can both relieve the
budget pressure on Minnesota to cut critical services to the state's
most vulnerable citizens, and aid our ailing state economy.
Your organization can also join the Minnesota Budget Project in
an organizational sign-on letter to the Minnesota Congressional
delegation, urging them to include federal fiscal relief in any
economic stimulus bill they consider.
Read our issue
brief.
Join our organizational sign-on
letter. The deadline for signing on is September 12.
Press Release: Economic Recovery was a Bust, New U.S. Census Data
Finds
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released new data on income, poverty
and health insurance coverage in the U.S. and Minnesota. The data
shows that during the last economic expansion (which lasted from
2001 to 2007), Minnesota actually experienced an increase in poverty
and the uninsured, as well as a decline in the median income. For
more information, read our press release
and our blog post.
Now Hiring for Fall Intern
The Minnesota Budget Project is accepting applicants for its Fall
intern position through September 8. The position is part-time and
paid. The intern will support staff in our advocacy, media and outreach
efforts around federal tax and budget policy, as well as other various
duties. This is an exciting time to work in public policy - join
us! To apply and to learn more, see the job
description.
Updated
September 2, 2008 |