North Star Policy Action

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We're an independent research and communications institute that advances bold ideas that improve the lives of everyday Minnesotans.

Research showing how many Minnesotans in each Congressional District will lose health care coverage as a result of the passage of the Republican Budget bill.
Norman Rockwell painting, meme of a man bravely speaking his mind
Graph showing percentage of Minnesota Children Receiving Medical Assistance by Racial Group.
Graph showing number of Minnesotans Covered by Medical Assistance by Family Work Status
Graph showing percentage of Minnesotans covered by Medical Assistance over time.
Graph showing expected Change in Income Due to Medicaid Cuts and Trump Tax Cuts by Current Household Income
$56,237,357 in temporarily disrupted funding, including: $38,075,961 to safeguard against possible terror attacks. $10,890,739 to help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters. $7,270,657 to help combat cyber attacks facing state and local governments.
$10,179,730 in cuts to MN small businesses and affordable housing. $682,440 to prevent power shutoffs and provide heating assistance for 10,000 Minnesota households.
$25,996,657 in total cuts, including: $1,562,556 to local farmers providing food for school meals. $2,349,798 for mental health and substance abuse programming
Graph showing how Minnesota pays more in federal taxes than it receives back.
Graph showing where federal funds flow to in Minnesota
An upbeat reminder note that reads "Reminder! If your private school needs public money to survive, IT SHOULD JUST BE A PUBLIC SCHOOL" with smiley faces attached.
Map of Minnesota showing health care funding lost in each Congressional District in MN as a result of Medicaid cuts.
Map of Minnesota showing numbers of people losing health care coverage in each Congressional District in MN as a result of Medicaid cuts.
Graph showing changes in household income from proposed budget in MN.
Graph showing changes in household income from the GOP budget
Facts about how PFML and ESST will support businesses, workers and the economy.
Facts about Minnesota's positive business climate
Facts about small businesses
Facts about business expansion in MN