US EditionGovernment Shutdown Heads to Third Day, Impact on Minnesota Minimal … so Far
Minnesota has about 18,000 federal employees affected and SNAP funding may run out by November if the shutdown continues, officials said.
- On Oct. 1, the federal government shut down, prompting Gov. Tim Walz and Ahna Minge to assess impacts later that day as officials plan amid uncertain federal funding.
- Amid a dispute over health care tax credits, U.S. Senate Democrats withhold votes until Republicans restore Medicaid cuts, while Republican congressional leaders blame Democrats for risking federal jobs.
- Minnesota has roughly 18,000 federal employees, with uncertain furloughs; SNAP and WIC funding will last only through October, and MNSure warns nearly 90,000 could face higher premiums.
- Despite no current interruptions to state-operated programs, officials say Minnesota's state budget reserves cannot fully backfill federal commitments, and Fargo's Cultural Diversity Resources nonprofit already lost funding and cannot pay staff.
- MMB dashboard shows $26 million at risk and $5 million canceled, with officials noting the last shutdown lasted 38 days, raising uncertainty.
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Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown - Albert Lea Tribune
As the federal government shutdown extended into a second day on Thursday, state leaders outlined some of the potential impacts on Minnesota — including thousands of federal employees at risk of being furloughed and funding for nutrition programs and clean energy projects in limbo.
Government shutdown heads to third day, impact on Minnesota minimal … so far
It’s unclear how long the federal government shutdown might last, but Gov. Tim Walz and his budget director say it’s just a matter of time before many Minnesotans start feeling the impact after budget reserves run out.
Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota politicians zero in on impacts of federal government shutdown
ST. PAUL — As the first federal government shutdown since 2019 sets in, Minnesota officials are working to understand its impact on the state. On Thursday, Oct. 2, Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Management and Budget Director and Assistant Commissioner Ahna Minge discussed what’s known so far, expressing the most concern for the state’s federal employees and nutrition assistance programs. Minnesota has roughly 18,000 federal employees — outside of …
Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown extended into a second day on Thursday, state leaders outlined some of the potential impacts on Minnesota — including thousands of federal employees at risk of being furloughed and funding for nutrition programs and clean energy projects in limbo.
North Dakota, Minnesota Lawmakers Discuss Local Impact of Government Shutdown
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m also thinking about everybody else who’s going to pay the cost – literally – if hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans or people in North Dakota lose their health insurance,” said Sen. Tina Smith (D) of Minnesota. Smith is part of the Democratic contingent currently trying to hash out an agreement with Republican legislators to get...
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