FY2026 budget delivers key wins on utility affordability, property tax relief, prescription assistance, and transparency—but includes a troubling setback for nursing home quality
Findings Show Nearly $2 Billion in Payments to Nursing Home Owners’ Private Companies from 2021–2023, Including $285 Million in Overpayments
Report Raises Concerns About Public Dollars Being Diverted for Private Profit
As the final month of an unconventional legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol, several key factors have influenced the session. The House of Representatives is evenly split, with a 67-67 political party division, leading to a historic power-sharing agreement. Additionally, uncertainty about federal funding cuts looms large over the Capitol. The Legislature’s primary responsibility is to pass a state budget every two years, and legislators are working to meet the May 19, 2025 deadline.
Putting their mother Emily, a retired school teacher in a nursing home was never an option for the Peters family when Emily was diagnosed with dementia.
The age-friendly network encourages areas to prepare for the rapid aging of our nation’s population by providing a structured process that guides change.
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