Minnesota Legislative Session Nears Conclusion Amidst Controversial Budget Deal
As the Minnesota legislative session enters its final hours, tensions are rising over a recently reached budget agreement that includes controversial rollbacks of healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Governor Tim Walz, once a favored leader among progressives, now faces backlash from various groups, including protests at the Capitol. While state leaders tout the agreement as a bipartisan achievement, dissent within the legislature, particularly from the DFL caucus, may complicate its passage. Notably, the budget plan proposes significant changes, such as the closure of Stillwater prison and cuts to health coverage for undocumented adults. With the deadline approaching, lawmakers are scrambling to finalize details, but the opposition may necessitate a special session. Advocates for immigrant health care continue to voice their concerns, indicating that the fight for coverage is far from over.
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