TAKE ACTION: MN Department of Health Budget Reductions

The MN Department of Health faces steep budget reductions. 

Why does this matter? 

The Department is out first line of defense against public health crises. Right now, for instance, Minnesota faces three serious disease outbreaks. The proposed budget would hamstring Health Department response to such outbreaks endangering more Minnesotans.

How to take action:

To take action contact the HHS Conference Committee Chairs: 

Representative Matt Dean
Phone: (651) 296-3018 
Email: rep.matt.dean@house.mn

Senator Michelle Benson
Phone:  (651) 296-3219
E-mail:  sen.michelle.benson@senate.mn 

Senator Jim AbelerPhone: (651) 296-3733
E-mail:  sen.jim.abeler@senate.mn 

(Thank you State Representative Paul Thissen for providing this information)

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