US EditionMinnesota lawmakers debate deep cuts to human services
- Minnesota lawmakers debated deep cuts to the Human Services budget last week amid a $6 billion state deficit.
- The budget shortfall led Gov. Walz and the House to propose $300 million in cuts while the Senate suggested $272 million.
- The House bill HF2434, co-authored by Rep. Mohamud Noor, and the Senate bill SF3054 include reductions in long-term care waivers and disability waiver growth over two years.
- HF2434 passed 109-25 on May 5 with $18.5 billion appropriations including a $1.50 hourly nursing home raise, while SF3054 passed 35-32 with $17 billion appropriations; Medicaid cuts could cost $1.2-$1.6 billion annually.
- The bills will go to conference committees by May 19 for reconciliation, as lawmakers express concerns about impacts on vulnerable groups and county funding burdens.
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