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House lawmakers consider updated sales tax plan to aid Hennepin Healthcare
By Rob Hubbard
Hennepin County Medical Center is known for being the destination for Minnesotans who have suffered terrible physical traumas, but now the state’s healthcare system could suffer a trauma of its own if the hospital closes.
That seems to be the consensus opinion of legislators on both sides of the aisle. The question is: How can the state best go about fixing the financial difficulties the hospital is currently enduring and help restore a stable revenue stream that will keep it afloat for years to come?
The latest suggestion comes in the form of a delete-all amendment to HF4841, sponsored by Rep. Esther Agbaje (DFL-Mpls).
It would extend and increase the current sales tax in Hennepin County from 0.15% to 0.75% (down from the 1% proposed in the original bill). And it would establish a hospital stabilization program and authorize grants for Hennepin Healthcare, modify its governance provisions and establish an advisory task force for its governance and financing.
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By Lisa Kaczke
— UPDATED at 4:40 p.m.
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Tha...
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How short are the Legislature's short sessions?
By Lisa Kaczke
Rep. Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls) was ready to end the session March 25, making the motion to adjourn sine die. But not enough of his colleagues shared that sentiment, defeating ...
Stable budget outlook projects $3.7 billion surplus now, no deficit in next biennium
By Lisa Kaczke
The projected surplus for Fiscal Years 2026-27 is now higher than it was in the November estimate, and no deficit is projected for the next biennium.
“Minnesota’s budge...
