St. Paul, MN - Yesterday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution by razor-thin margins, with a focus on cutting taxes for the wealthiest Americans and reducing billions in spending on government programs.
Even Republican State Legislators recognized the impact this would have on Minnesotans who depend on programs like Medicaid.
State Representative Luke Frederick (DFL - Mankato) released the following statement:
“More than half of the children in Minnesota depend on Medicaid dollars in some form, to say nothing of our disability community and elderly population. The choice to cut taxes for the wealthiest among us while balancing the country’s budget on the backs of the most vulnerable in our community is not one any of us should accept. In Washington D.C., we’re seeing Republicans prioritize the wealthy and well-connected over the services Minnesotans depend on and deserve. Thankfully, it appears some Republicans in Minnesota still value the notion of crafting a compassionate budget, and I look forward to that work on the state level.”
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