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Senate Human Services Hears Testimony on Governor’s Budget
On February 20, 2025 by Erin Huppert
This week, Senate Human Services Committee members took public testimony on the Governor's budget, which outlines significant cuts to services for people with disabilities, older adults, and Minnesota counties. This was a critical forum for Minnesotans and their providers to give specific examples of the harm this budget would cause.
LeadingAge MN Urges Lawmakers to Oppose Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts
On February 13, 2025 by Erin Huppert
Earlier this week, LeadingAge MN Vice President of Advocacy, Erin Huppert, testified before the House Human Services Policy & Finance Committee to share serious concerns and opposition to Governor Walz' proposed budget.
Minnesota House Returns to Official Work
On February 6, 2025 by Erin Huppert
Late Wednesday night, House Republicans and House Democrats finally reached a power sharing agreement, three weeks after the legislative session began.
PACE Report Heard in Senate Human Services
On January 30, 2025 by Kayla Khang
On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Human Services Committee held an informational hearing on the PACE Report and Actuarial Analysis. Long-time champions for seniors and their caregivers, Chair Hoffman and Former Chair Abeler expressed their strong support for PACE.
Protect Access to Senior Care – Join Us for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Day at the Capitol!
On January 30, 2025 by Kayla Khang
The Governor has proposed over $200 million in cuts to senior services while the demand for care only increases. We need you to help ensure the Legislature rejects his plan for older adults and protects access to care.
LeadingAge MN Testifies in Opposition to the Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts to Aging Services
On January 23, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Today (Thurs. Jan 23), LeadingAge MN Vice President of Advocacy, Erin Huppert, testified before the House Human Services Policy & Finance Committee to share serious concerns with and opposition to Governor Walz's proposed budget, which was released on Jan. 16, 2025.
Minnesota’s 2025 Legislative Session: Unprecedented Power Struggles and Uncertainty Loom Ahead of Next Week
On January 9, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
The Minnesota legislature is set to convene for the 2025 session next week, Tuesday, Jan. 14, under extraordinary conditions. Notably, earlier this week, House DFLers threatened not to show up on the first day of the legislative session if a power-sharing agreement is not reached.
Election Night Leaves Control of Minnesota House Undetermined, Senate DFL Maintains Majority
On November 7, 2024 by Kayla Khang
While final numbers are still being calculated, this November, Minnesota voters continued a long-standing tradition of high voter turnout.
Legislative Taskforce on Aging releases Taskforce Findings Report
On October 10, 2024 by Kayla Khang
The Legislative Task Force on Aging met Wednesday, Oct. 10 to discuss the first draft of their final report.
From Classroom to Care: How Highschoolers Can Earn Credit Working in Senior Care
On October 3, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.
Senior Care, Student Credit: How High School Students Earn Credit Caring for Seniors
On September 20, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.
New Laws Effective Today, Aug. 1
On August 1, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Aug. 1 represents the effective date for several new Minnesota laws that do not have budget impact.
DHS Delivering Second Round of Aug. 1 Payments
On July 25, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Based on action by the 2023 Legislature, DHS is about to distribute the second round of lump sum payments to nursing homes. Those payments will be processed on July 30 and will complete the payments under this program.
Fairview and Ebenezer’s Partnership Provides Coordinated and Personalized Care
On July 18, 2024 by Kayla Khang
Editor’s Note: Due to an error in the original, we are re-running this article from last week’s Advantage newsletter.
Fairview and Ebenezer’s Partnership Helps Provide Coordinated and Personalized Care
On July 11, 2024 by Kayla Khang
Fairview and Ebenezer’s affiliation enhances service and resource coordination for seniors.
Last Push to Advocate on Behalf of Seniors and Caregivers
On May 16, 2024 by LeadingAge
This year’s legislative session is quickly coming to an end, with a constitutional deadline on Monday, May 20th.
Budget Targets Released for Finance Committees
On March 28, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Legislative leaders and Governor Walz also released budget targets this week, which outline parameters for handling Minnesota’s $3.1 billion surplus for the remainder of this biennium. This is a critical step in the legislative session, giving a clearer picture of the advocacy that must be done throughout the remainder of the session to ensure seniors have access to the care they need in all the places they call home.
Proposed Changes to Assisted Living Laws Aim to Improve Affordability and Ease RN Shortage
On March 28, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week in St. Paul, SF 1969, a bill supported by the LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner, was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee. This marks progress in our efforts to improve the assisted living statutes to improve affordability and ease workforce burdens.
Testimony Highlights Consequences of Legislation to Require Assisted Living Licensure for HUD and Other Exempt Settings
On March 7, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner led advocacy efforts and testimony opposing a bill to restore licensure requirements and administrative burden for currently exempt settings from assisted living licensure (144G).
Senate Hearing on MDH BGS Cost Shift
On February 22, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Feb. 19, the Senate Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. John Hoffman, held a hearing where the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) presented information about their change in fiscal policy about subsidizing MDH-licensed provider background studies.