Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee Examines Impact of Federal Actions on the State Budget
ST. PAUL – This morning, the Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee heard presentations from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on federal interactions with the state budget.
The State of Minnesota receives 687 federal awards, totaling $23.3 billion, comprising roughly one-third of Minnesota’s resources. Since late January, dozens of state awards have been disrupted, and as of the afternoon of March 20th, 24 state awards were unable to access federal funding. This would have broad-ranging effects on vital programs that help Minnesota’s children and families, like TANF, Medicaid, and SNAP.
Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL - Coon Rapids) is the co-chair of the Ways and Means Committee and issued the following statement:
“For decades, federal investments have played a key role in ensuring Minnesotans receive the support they need to learn and thrive. Under the Trump administration’s chaos, the state of Minnesota is receiving unclear federal guidance, inconsistent access to funds, and uncertainty about the federal budget. These reckless budget decisions create challenges for our local governments, jeopardizing our ability to navigate an economic downturn. Government has a responsibility to protect people and create a fairer, safer Minnesota for all. That means working to ensure consumers are protected, our kids are safe, and our policies are lifting up working families. I’m committed to working with our members to ensure Minnesota is resilient to any potential budgetary fallout due to the short-sighted federal actions.”
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