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• First, counties support the statewide review and analysis functions within MFIP and CWDA becoming the
• FRCs are one example of programming that align with the purpose of MFIP WDA, family preservation and
• FRCs are one example of programming that align with the purpose of MFIP WDA, family preservation and
• FRCs are one example of programming that align with the purpose of MFIP WDA, family preservation and
• Senator Koran. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. of MFIP WDA, family preservation and of MFIP WDA, family preservation

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• We are required to review all orders where a child is a recipient of MFIP funds every three years.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• property. in determining eligibility for child care assistance, general assistance, housing supports, MFIP

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• And that's not an option for many, including those who are homeless, those that are on MFIP, and youth
• are MF uh I'm sorry, those that<01:25:53.920> are<01:25:54.080> on<01:25:54.320> MFIP
• c> and<01:25:55.360> youth<01:25:55.679> in<01:25:55.840> the that are on MFIP
• and youth in the that are on MFIP and youth in the juvenile<01:25:56.400> justice<01:25:56.880

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• But we also have the cash assistance program, so that would include the MFIP money.
• <01:04:44.559> would<01:04:44.799> include<01:04:45.200> the<01:04:45.720> mfip
• <01:04:46.720> money<01:04:47.119> it that would include the mfip money it that would
• include the mfip money it would<01:04:47.440> also<01:04:47.680> include<01:04:48.119>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee began with member and staff introductions, including several new members and committee staff. Representative Zach Stevenson, the DFL lead, objected to the day’s presentation, saying he was disappointed the committee was starting with a group he viewed as aligned with Republicans rather than a nonpartisan budget presentation. The chair responded that the committee had a bipartisan agreement and that hearing a different perspective was appropriate. The committee then proceeded to a presentation from economists with the Center of the American Experiment, with questions held until the end. The presentation focused on Minnesota’s budget outlook, arguing that the state faces a structural imbalance and a projected $5.14 billion deficit in the 2028-29 biennium. The presenters said spending has outpaced revenues, highlighted a large increase in general fund spending since 2023, and argued that inflation-adjusted per-capita spending remains above pre-2024 levels through the forecast period. They said the biggest growth areas are E-12 education and especially Health and Human Services, with HHS projected to become the largest budget category and much of its growth tied to Medicaid and long-term care waivers. The presenters also argued Minnesota spends more than most states on welfare and Medicaid, citing comparisons showing the state near the top nationally in spending per person in poverty and in several Medicaid categories. They said some of the HHS growth reflects policy changes from the 2023 session, while other pressures come from enrollment growth, health care prices, federal debt, and an aging population. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting shown.

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• The MFIP program provides cash and food assistance to low-income families, children, and serves about
• MFIP child care assistance helps over 6,500 families who use MFIP to afford child care while they're
• implementing a number of historic reforms that were made for our Minnesota Family Investment Program, or MFIP

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• have a right to request a review or doing a review on all cases that include a child who receives MFIP

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• This would align with other state cash assistance programs like general assistance and MFIP, and it also
• 02:33:15.160> and programs like general assistance and programs like general assistance and MFIP
• MFIP MFIP and<02:33:16.680> it<02:33:16.800> also<02:33:17.040> eliminates<02:33

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• Assistance Program, which provides assistance to Minnesota Family Investment Program participants like MFIP
• Assistance Program, which provides assistance to Minnesota Family Investment Program participants like MFIP
• Assistance Program, which provides assistance to Minnesota Family Investment Program participants like MFIP

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• Where I assisted numerous clients with benefit applications such as SNAP, MFIP, and the Transit Assistance
• Program participants are often having to complete a MFIP application that can take honestly hours to

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• activities or some of those licenses are for wrongfully obtaining assistance under the WIC program, MFIP
• obtaining assistance under the<03:08:57.520> WIC<03:08:57.720> program,<03:08:58.440> MFIP
• ,<03:08:59.080> child<03:08:59.400> care the WIC program, MFIP, child care the WIC
• program, MFIP, child care assistance<03:09:00.000> program,<03:09:00.480> medical<03:09

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened under a call, established a quorum, received the House message on Senate File 4807 concerning benefits for veterans of the secret war in Laos, and voted not to concur in the House amendments, appointing a three-member conference committee. The chamber also received a batch of House files, laid several of them on the table, and adopted committee reports and other routine motions. Senate Resolution 84 was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration, and Senator Murphy designated special orders for immediate consideration. The main floor debate centered on Senate File 4059, the supplemental finance omnibus bill. Senators described the bill as a slim, supplemental budget focused on urgent affordability needs, including $52 million for state grants in higher education, $15 million for LIHEAP, school district compensatory revenue adjustments, support for public television stations facing federal cuts, Medicaid fraud enforcement, and consumer restitution for scam victims. The Jobs article was presented first, with roughly $4.9 million in Workforce Development Fund appropriations for workforce and job-training programs, including support for rural oncologist training, homelessness-related employment programs, youth training, local news talent development, transportation-related employment assistance, and manufacturing support. Several amendments were offered and debated. Senator Farnsworth offered the A14 amendment to extend unemployment benefits for laid-off Iron Range miners, but withdrew it after being told it would unbalance the bill and after receiving a commitment to continue working on the issue in conference committee. Senator Draheim offered the A18 amendment to redirect Cookie Cart funding to rural hospital maternity training grants; after debate, the Senate rejected the amendment by a roll call vote of 32 ayes and 34 nays. The discussion emphasized competing priorities between youth workforce programs and rural health care needs. The Senate then moved into Article 1 on K-12 education, where Senator Kunesh outlined provisions including anti-grooming language, a district health insurance reporting requirement, extension of a gender-neutral bathroom grant, compensatory hold-harmless aid, operating capital flexibility, literacy aid hold harmless language, and several cost-neutral district fund transfers. Senator Nelson offered the A29 amendment to require school sports teams and participants be designated by biological sex at birth; debate on that amendment began near the end of the transcript, but no final vote was shown before the excerpt ended.

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• Article 7, members, on page 121 is a Representative Nadeau bill, which has to do with MFIP and SNAP benefits

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• Brooker: I was just going to say one of the things that my clients do to return to work, for like their MFIP

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• We have SNAP, we have different other programs, MFIP, CCAP.
• We have SNAP, we have different other programs, MFIP, CCAP.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Senate File 4612, a state government bill affecting the Department of Health, Human Services, and Children, Youth, and Families, was taken up with a House language amendment adopted at the outset. The bill’s authors gave sharply different perspectives: one described it as a limited, reactive measure tied to federal Medicaid changes and said it fell short of needed health care improvements, while the other argued it would avoid large federal penalties, add Medicaid work requirements, save taxpayer money, and help certain rural and disability-related services. Members then debated several amendments. A technical House research amendment was offered, followed by a contested amendment on the all-payer claims database. Supporters of that change argued the bill expanded data access and could allow sensitive health data to be sold or used outside the United States, raising privacy and jurisdiction concerns; opponents said the data would remain deidentified, access would be limited to researchers, and the fee structure was a cost-recovery mechanism rather than a sale. The amendment to the amendment failed on a 67-67 tie, and the underlying amendment was not adopted. The committee also adopted an amendment updating mortuary science rules for natural organic reduction and another that would automatically enroll certain people into medical assistance if they did not choose a program themselves. A later amendment creating a therapeutic psilocybin pilot program for mental health and PTSD treatment drew strong bipartisan support, especially from members citing veteran suicide, trauma, and promising research; it was adopted after discussion. The transcript ended while discussion continued on how the program would be administered, including questions about using the Office of Cannabis Management rather than the Department of Health.