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Dear Neighbors,

While the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (now law) is certainly big, there’s nothing beautiful about eliminating health care for our vulnerable neighbors, slashing access to food support, or reversing our progress in tackling climate change. Considering the purpose of these cuts is to pay for even more tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations, the bill is downright ugly. 

*What are the impacts?*

You’ve likely seen the headlines; the new law makes the largest health care cut in U.S. history, gutting Medicaid to the tune of $900 billion. But what is the impact on Minnesota? One-in-four Minnesotans rely on Medicaid for their health care, including people with disabilities, seniors, children, and low-income families. As a result of these cuts, 250,000 Minnesotans could lose access to the health care they need, and our state could lose out on $500 million in federal funding annually. Along with other cuts within the bill, the package will imperil hospitals, nursing homes, and other health providers, many of which are already facing a financial strain. We will likely see an increase in uncompensated care for providers, and other consumers will experience higher health care costs as a result. The bill simultaneously defunds Planned Parenthood, a key provider of services such as cancer screenings, routine exams, and birth control (although, current litigation is challenging this).

Additionally, the bill cuts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). More than 440,000 Minnesotans rely on SNAP to feed their families healthy food. If families lose access to SNAP, they will be forced to rely more on food banks. With nine million visits from Minnesotans last year, our food shelves and food banks are already stretched thin and struggling to meet the needs of our communities. 

Minnesota is a nationwide leader in the clean energy transition, with a goal of 100% carbon-free energy by 2040. This is an ambitious goal, but we’re on track to meet it. Unfortunately, by gutting tax credits toward clean energy production, the bill threatens our progress. By eliminating these tax credits, Minnesota is set to lose 13,000 clean energy jobs and $7.8 billion in green energy infrastructure investments by 2030. These cuts will hamper Minnesota’s innovation in our clean energy economy, cause us to rely more on expensive, polluting sources, and increase energy bills by more than 10% by 2029.

The reason for these sweeping cuts is simple: to pay for massive tax breaks for corporations and the wealthiest among us. The $1.3 trillion in cuts to health care and food assistance matches the tax cuts for those making more than $500,000 annually, with the top 1% among us set to receive $117 billion in tax breaks next year. Meanwhile, the so-called “work requirements” in the bill for Medicaid and SNAP enrollees will only lead to additional paperwork and administrative costs to counties and providers; the vast majority of able-bodied adults receiving benefits are already working. Those at the top will continue to get more, while those already struggling will feel an even tighter squeeze

Overall, this package will lead to reduced access to health care and a higher cost of living for working families. Some of the federal cuts and policy changes deliberately don’t go into effect until after the midterm election, and it could take some time to feel the full impact of these new laws. *With our state budget balanced with federal assistance in mind, it’s possible a special session of the state legislature could be needed later in the year to address these cruel, drastic cuts. *I’ll be sure to keep you posted if that becomes the case.

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*What’s happening now in the State Government regarding the new law?*

Currently, legislators, the Governor’s office, and State agencies are reading through and analyzing the new law. Governor Walz has publicly stated [ [link removed] ] it’s too soon to know if and when we’ll need a special session to tackle the damage. I continue to monitor federal legislative activity and dig into how it interacts with our finances and public services in Minnesota; we’ll need our North Star state to lead the way to take care of each other.

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*Given these impacts, what can individuals do?*

Your voice and your actions matter. History has shown that authoritarian actions and movements have been slowed down and reversed in other countries where at least 3.5% [ [link removed] ] of residents take action in a sustained way. 


* Speak up in ways available to you. That could take the form of in-person protests, boycotting companies or products, contacting decision makers, artistic demonstrations, the list goes on. 
* Get involved. Being with others helps with energy, hope, and optimism whether it’s supporting mutual aid locally or being part of pro-democracy groups. Residents have asked me for a few examples of the latter.  While not an exhaustive list, three that I’m aware of include: Indivisible Twin Cities [ [link removed] ], 50501 [ [link removed] ], and Women’s March [ [link removed] ].
* Support one another. This may be the time to donate more funds or time to causes you care about to fill the inevitable gaps. This may mean lending an ear to a neighbor’s problems. This may mean encouraging a friend to take a break. Supporting democracy and caring for one another is a marathon journey rather than a sprint.

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*South Minneapolis Receives PROMISE Grants *

The first round of PROMISE Act grants have been distributed, bringing vital support to small businesses across our communities. These grants specifically target long-standing, culturally rooted businesses that serve as cornerstones of our neighborhoods, helping them recover and continue growing.

In our district, three local small businesses [ [link removed] ] have received a combined total of $79,500 in funding through this important program. These grants represent more than just financial assistance—they're investments in the businesses that give our neighborhoods their unique character and provide essential services to residents. Recipient stories [ [link removed] ]are inspiring.

The PROMISE Act continues to demonstrate its value in supporting the small businesses that form the backbone of our local economy. Information for round 2 funding is available here [ [link removed] ].

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*2025 MN E-Bike Rebate: Applications Open July 30*

Minnesota's e-bike rebate program returns this summer with income-based eligibility and disability qualifications. The application window runs July 30 at 11 a.m. through August 7 at 2 p.m.

*Who qualifies*: Minnesotans with 2024 income under $78K (married filing jointly), $62K (head of household), or $41K (other filers), plus individuals receiving SSDI, MA-EPD, SSI, or disability waiver services.

*Requirements*: Must be 15+ years old, full-year MN resident for 2023-2025, filed MN tax returns in 2023-2024, and not claimed as a dependent in 2024.

Applications open through the MN Department of Revenue's online portal [ [link removed] ]. Submit only one application per person—duplicates will be deleted. Sign up for the official rebate email lis [ [link removed] ]t for updates.

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Warmly,

Katie Jones
State Representative 






State Representative Katie Jones

5th Floor, Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar St.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155

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