News Release
House Republicans Urge Governor to Prioritize Disability Service Providers
ST. PAUL – Representative Deb Kiel, R-Crookston, along with 38 House Republicans, sent a letter to Governor Walz today urging him to support funding for disability service providers, many of whom have had to close their doors permanently due to financial hardship caused by COVID-19 restrictions.
“Our disability service providers serve in ways we often don’t see, but the service they provide is essential to our community,” said Kiel. “These providers operate on a shoestring budget in the best of times, and now it is time for us to step up and help. I call on Governor Walz and House Democrats to give this issue the attention it deserves in the upcoming special session, and help the providers that give so much to our communities across the state.”
A bill addressing the plight of these providers was passed unanimously in the Senate during each previous Special Session, but House Democrats have failed to bring it up for a final vote even once.
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