Hennepin County Medical Center could begin closing in June if lawmakers fail to reach a funding deal before the legislative session ends May 18, as the hospital faces a financial crisis years in the making and federal Medicaid cuts that threaten to deepen the damage.
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Trump’s massive bill turns America into a police state
President Trump’s sweeping new spending bill slashes Medicaid and the ACA while funneling billions into ICE’s enforcement budget — including the creation of a centralized citizenship registry. Critics call it a dangerous move toward a surveillance state.
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Local leaders condemn GOP’s ‘Big Ugly’ budget bill
Minnesota leaders gathered at Sabathani Community Center to condemn a newly passed Republican federal budget that slashes Medicaid, SNAP, and education funding while boosting ICE enforcement and tax breaks for the wealthy. Rep. Ilhan Omar, Irene Fernando, Omar Fateh, Sydney Jordan, and others are urging the public to take action.
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Threatened Medicaid cuts set off alarms
Proposed Medicaid cuts could exacerbate existing health disparities in Minnesota, particularly affecting Black Minnesotans who already face significant health challenges compared to African immigrants.