As I look out from my office window in Peters Hall here at the University of Minnesota this sunny spring morning, I find myself in a reflective and contemplative mood, as one is apt to do in times of transition. As many of you may know, and some may not, today is my last day [...]
HF 130, a bill that includes a 21% reduction to the Children and Community Services Assistance grants (the primary source of state funding for Child Protection services), passed the House in a close 68-63 vote yesterday. A floor vote on the companion bill in the Senate (SF 60) is anticipated on Monday, January 31. Tweet
This morning, SF 60, containing proposed cuts to the Children and Community Services Assistance (CCSA) grants, passed out of committee on a 9-6 roll call vote. Author, Sen. Robling, did propose amendments to the bill before the vote, including a reduction of the CCSA cut from $19.2 million (30% reduction) to $13.6 million (21% reduction). [...]