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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Cuts-only approach jeopardizes the economic self-sufficiency of rural families in need of transportation assistance
Today, Way Nine of the 20 Ways in 20 Days Campaign looks at how a cuts-only approach to meeting Minnesota’s needs will jeopardize the economic self-sufficiency of rural families in need of transportation assistance. Proposed Cut: The Senate has proposed the … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Transportation
Tagged 20 Ways in 20 Days, rural transportation
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Cuts-only approach jeopardizes the well-being of children in need of mental health services
Today, Way Eight of the 20 Ways in 20 Days Campaign looks at how a cuts-only approach to meeting Minnesota’s needs will jeopardize the well-being of children in need of mental health services. Proposed Cut: The legislature has proposed cuts … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Health Care
Tagged 20 Ways in 20 Days, school-linked mental health services
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Cuts-only approach jeopardizes access to treatment for those recovering from chemical dependency
Today, Way Seven of the 20 Ways in 20 Days Campaign looks at how a cuts-only approach to meeting Minnesota’s needs will jeopardize access to treatment for those recovering from chemical dependency. Proposed Cut: The legislature has proposed $1.6 billion in … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process
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Cuts-only approach jeopardizes at-home care for seniors
Today, Way Six of the 20 Ways in 20 Days Campaign looks at how a cuts-only approach to meeting Minnesota’s needs will jeopardize the safety and independence of seniors whose loved ones care for them at home. Proposed Cut: The … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process
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Beyond the spreadsheets, the revenue debate is about Minnesota’s future
Early last week, the House Tax Committee had a very different kind of discussion, turning for just a moment to what taxes pay for. Thirty-eight people showed up to weigh in on Governor Dayton’s tax plan, and the vast majority spoke in favor of its … Continue reading
