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Budget Cuts Affecting PWD

by Anne L. Henry

The Legislature has been working long hours to pass a state budget for the next two years, beginning July 1, 2003. Because Minnesota has a $4.2 billion budget deficit and the governor pledged not to raise taxes, the Legislature is considering the governor's proposals and other ideas for many serious cuts which affect persons with disabilities (PWD). . . Budget Cuts Affecting PWD, by Anne L. Henry

Commissioner of Human Services Sued to Prevent Implementation of "Rebasing"

Four individuals with disabilities and Arc Minnesota, a statewide organization that provides advocacy and support for persons with developmental disabilities and their families, filed a lawsuit in federal court on April 23, 2003 in response to actions by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to limit the amount of money available to counties for the MR/RC (Mental Retardation/Related Conditions) waiver . . . . Commissioner of Human Services Sued to Prevent Implementation of "Rebasing"

 

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