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HCBS Workforce Incentive Funds Remain Delayed
On April 17, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
The slow developing HCBS workforce incentive grant program, which was created and funded by the 2023 Legislature, has still not reached the point of sending money to employers, despite a plan to have done so by the end of March.
Governor Walz Releases Revised Budget that Continues to Support Major Cuts to Long-Term Care
On March 27, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
Late last week, Governor Walz released his revised budget proposal for the next two years, which continues to propose balancing the state budget on the backs of seniors and those who care for them.
Updated State Budget Forecast Shows Growing Long-Term Deficit
On March 6, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
Minnesota lawmakers received an updated budget forecast today that increases the chances that they will need to consider budget cuts to address future deficits. The forecast predicts a $456 Million surplus by the end of June 2027, down by $150 million since the last forecast in November of last year.