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Federal Shutdown: Heating Assistance & Early Childhood Programs – What Members Should Know
On November 6, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The ongoing federal government shutdown is now threatening key programs that help Minnesotans stay warm and support early childhood development.
Federal Shutdown: Heating Assistance & Early Childhood Programs – What Members Should Know
On November 3, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The ongoing federal government shutdown is now threatening key programs that help Minnesotans stay warm and support early childhood development. Funding delays for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) could leave up to 125,000 Minnesota households struggling to afford heating costs as winter approaches, while the Cold Weather Rule offers only partial protection—excluding many rural residents who rely on propane or fuel oil. At the same time, several Head Start programs across the state face the loss of federal funding, putting services for preschool children at risk.
Federal Shutdown & SNAP—What It Means for Minnesota
On October 30, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The ongoing federal government shutdown, which began October 1, 2025, has disrupted nutrition assistance across the country, halting November SNAP benefits for millions of Americans—including an estimated 440,000 Minnesotans who rely on the program for essential food support.
Proposed SNAP Rule Could Harm Food Access for Older Adults
On July 30, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
A proposed rule announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on July 23 would change eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and lower the number of older adults eligible for SNAP benefits.
Short-Term Measure Ends Partial Government Shutdown; Concerns Remain
On January 29, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
An agreement was reached last week to end the partial federal government shutdown and reopen affected agencies, including the U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department, for three weeks.