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Lawmakers Clash Over Undocumented Residents and MinnesotaCare Funding

4/28/2025

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Minnesota lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over the effects of undocumented residents on the MinnesotaCare program. Republicans warn that expanded access could burden taxpayers, while DFL lawmakers champion it as a boost for economic growth and public health. With enrollment surpassing expectations, officials caution that it's premature to gauge the long-term financial impact.

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Minnesota lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over the effects of undocumented residents on the MinnesotaCare program. Republicans warn that expanded access could burden taxpayers, while DFL lawmakers champion it as a boost for economic growth and public health. With enrollment surpassing expectations, officials caution that it's premature to gauge the long-term financial impact.