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.
- Gov. Tim Walz and Ahna Minge convened Oct. 2 to assess the federal shutdown's impact, which began after midnight Oct. 1, affecting federal employees and programs.
- Amid a dispute over health care tax credits, U.S. Senate Democrats withheld votes for a continuing resolution until Republicans roll back Medicaid cuts and restore insurance subsidies, while Republican congressional leaders blame Democrats for the shutdown.
- Minnesota has roughly 18,000 federal employees, and agency contingency plans vary; SNAP and WIC funding will cover only through October, while MNSure warns nearly 90,000 could face higher premiums.
- Despite no current interruptions to state-operated programs, officials warn Minnesota's state budget reserves will be exhausted, while Fargo nonprofit Cultural Diversity Resources faces immediate funding and payroll shortfalls.
- MMB dashboard shows $26 million at risk and $157 million canceled; officials note the last partial shutdown lasted 38 days, raising concerns about duration.
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Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown - Austin Daily Herald
By Dana Ferguson 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. Gov. Tim Walz and budget officials said the state had been doing some preparation over the past few weeks, expecting that a shutdown might happen if …
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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