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In this edition:
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May 7 MICH webinar focuses on why Medicaid matters in addressing homelessness
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New guidance from Minnesota Department of Health for homeless encampments
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Notice of Public Hearings: 2025 Housing and Community Development Action Plan
- How will President Trump’s proposed budget impact you?
Be sure to join the next monthly webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7 from 1 - 2 p.m. If you have any questions about your webinar registration, please email dan.gregory@state.mn.us
On the May 7 webinar, hear how Medicaid is a key tool in addressing homelessness in Minnesota, and the impact federal cuts to the program would have on our communities. Learn about more of the ways “Medicaid Matters” at https://mn.gov/dhs/medicaid-matters/
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has issued new health guidance related to homeless encampments. The resource is meant to assist local public health departments, homeless service providers, mutual aid groups, and encampment residents and visitors in the prevention and control of infectious disease within homeless encampments and other unsheltered settings.
This plan reflects year four of the state’s 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan, which examines the housing and community development needs of the state and sets priorities for allocating U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds.
Public Comment
A public hearing will gather comments on the draft Action Plan. The public hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 28 at 3:45 p.m.
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In person at: Department of Employment and Economic Development Great Northern Building, Floor 12 180 E 5th Street, St. Paul MN 55101
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Virtually at: Microsoft Teams Meeting Link or via phone at 1.651.395.7448, ID 455908275#
If you need an accommodation for a disability or require interpretation services, contact Natasha Kukowski at natasha.kukowski@state.mn.us or 651.259.7425 or (800) 657.3858 at least three business days before the public hearing.
Written Public Comment
Written public comments should be submitted to Natasha Kukowski by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Comments can be submitted by:
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Email: natasha.kukowski@state.mn.us
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Mail: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Great Northern Building 180 E 5th Street, Suite 1200 Attn: Small Cities Unit St. Paul, MN 55101-1351
You can request hard copies of the Action Plan by calling 651.259.7425 or 800.657.3858.
On Friday, President Trump released his FY26 budget proposal. It includes at least $43 billion in cuts to programs that prevent and end homelessness. We won’t mince words: these cuts would be devastating for Minnesota families and communities.
We want to know: how would this budget impact you as an individual, an organization, or a jurisdiction in your efforts to prevent and end homelessness?
Email Dan at dan.gregory@state.mn.us with your reflections. Please note that we may follow up to seek permission in sharing your story more widely.
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