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MN Legislative Session Inches Towards Adjournment with a Preliminary Budget Agreement
On May 15, 2025 by Erin Huppert
Legislative leaders and Governor Walz announced this morning that they’ve reached a preliminary budget agreement, with details still being ironed out. As lawmakers shift their attention from policy to omnibus budget bills, LeadingAge Minnesota and our Imperative partner will continue to closely track impacts on aging services. As we learn more, we will share more detailed information on budget bills over the next several days.
Minnesota Legislators Vote on Human Services Omnibus Bills
On May 8, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
This week, lawmakers took significant steps on funding and policy for human services. On Monday, the House of Representatives heard HF2434, the Human Services Finance Omnibus Bill as well as HF2115, the Human Services Policy Omnibus Bill.
Human Services Budget Bills Advance House and Senate Committees with Divergent Priorities
On April 10, 2025 by Erin Huppert
This week, lawmakers worked long hours to construct budget bills that direct spending and cuts over the next two years.
Legislature Releases Budget Targets
On April 3, 2025 by Ben Hansen
Late last week, the House and Senate released budget targets with significant differences. The House proposes $1.1B in cuts this biennium, compared to $754M from the Senate. Those gaps widen in FY2028–29: $2.6B vs. $1.7B, respectively.
PACE Legislation Advances in the House and Senate this Week
On March 27, 2025 by Erin Huppert
This week, legislation that would establish implementation timelines for Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly received hearings in the House and Senate Committees on Human Services. Testimony on the bill featured speakers from LeadingAge Minnesota members including Presbyterian Homes and Volunteers of America.
Day at the Capitol Recap
On March 20, 2025 by Kayla Khang
On Wednesday, more than 100 LeadingAge Minnesota members gathered at the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub for our annual Day at the Capitol. This event provided a crucial opportunity for members to engage with legislators and advocate for key issues affecting long-term care providers and the individuals they serve.
LeadingAge MN Weighs in on 10 Bills This Week at the Legislature
On March 20, 2025 by Erin Huppert
This was a big week at the Legislature, with committees speeding toward an April 3rd deadline to hear all policy-related bills hoping to be passed this year. LeadingAge Minnesota and its Imperative partner provided testimony and feedback on ten bills this week, including three legislative priorities on our 2025 agenda.
HF500, A LTCI Legislative Priority, Advances to the House Floor
On March 6, 2025 by Erin Huppert
This morning, HF500, a bill that restores important guardrails on the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, was passed out of the House Labor & Workforce Committee and sent to the floor to await debate before the full body.
Join Us for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Day at the Capitol! Registrations close on Friday, February 28!
On February 27, 2025 by Kayla Khang
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and join us for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Day at the Capitol—your opportunity to advocate for aging services and make a lasting impact on the lawmakers and policies that shape senior care in Minnesota.
LeadingAge Minnesota Testifies in House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee on Key Payment Legislation
On February 27, 2025 by Ben Hansen
On Thursday, Feb. 27, LeadingAge Minnesota and our Imperative partner testified in support of HF1419 and HF500. Each bill was introduced in the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee – HF1419 would fund the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s (NHWSB) mandates and provide an annual update to the Elderly Waiver rates. HF500 would prevent any standards from going into effect unless they are fully funded by the legislature this year.
Senate Human Services Hears Testimony on Governor’s Budget
On February 20, 2025 by Erin Huppert
This week, Senate Human Services Committee members took public testimony on the Governor's budget, which outlines significant cuts to services for people with disabilities, older adults, and Minnesota counties. This was a critical forum for Minnesotans and their providers to give specific examples of the harm this budget would cause.
LeadingAge MN Urges Lawmakers to Oppose Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts
On February 13, 2025 by Erin Huppert
Earlier this week, LeadingAge MN Vice President of Advocacy, Erin Huppert, testified before the House Human Services Policy & Finance Committee to share serious concerns and opposition to Governor Walz' proposed budget.
Minnesota House Returns to Official Work
On February 6, 2025 by Erin Huppert
Late Wednesday night, House Republicans and House Democrats finally reached a power sharing agreement, three weeks after the legislative session began.
PACE Report Heard in Senate Human Services
On January 30, 2025 by Kayla Khang
On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Human Services Committee held an informational hearing on the PACE Report and Actuarial Analysis. Long-time champions for seniors and their caregivers, Chair Hoffman and Former Chair Abeler expressed their strong support for PACE.
LeadingAge MN Testifies in Opposition to the Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts to Aging Services
On January 23, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Today (Thurs. Jan 23), LeadingAge MN Vice President of Advocacy, Erin Huppert, testified before the House Human Services Policy & Finance Committee to share serious concerns with and opposition to Governor Walz's proposed budget, which was released on Jan. 16, 2025.
Minnesota’s 2025 Legislative Session: Unprecedented Power Struggles and Uncertainty Loom Ahead of Next Week
On January 9, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
The Minnesota legislature is set to convene for the 2025 session next week, Tuesday, Jan. 14, under extraordinary conditions. Notably, earlier this week, House DFLers threatened not to show up on the first day of the legislative session if a power-sharing agreement is not reached.
Election Night Leaves Control of Minnesota House Undetermined, Senate DFL Maintains Majority
On November 7, 2024 by Kayla Khang
While final numbers are still being calculated, this November, Minnesota voters continued a long-standing tradition of high voter turnout.
Legislative Taskforce on Aging releases Taskforce Findings Report
On October 10, 2024 by Kayla Khang
The Legislative Task Force on Aging met Wednesday, Oct. 10 to discuss the first draft of their final report.
From Classroom to Care: How Highschoolers Can Earn Credit Working in Senior Care
On October 3, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.
Senior Care, Student Credit: How High School Students Earn Credit Caring for Seniors
On September 20, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.