What can we look for in 2017 in the Twin Cities metro area and the state?
Many Minnesotans are on the Donald Trump bandwagon, as evidenced by the surprisingly close vote in the presidential election. Legislators at all levels will try to figure out why Minnesotans are so upset and divided in a state that enjoys a state surplus and low unemployment.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Republicans took over the state House and the Senate, and that portends a contentious 2017 Minnesota legislative session.
A lot will depend on the policies and decisions of the new Trump administration, since certain governmental aids are vital to the state’s interests.
Of critical importance will be the federal aid to health care through the Affordable Care Act. It has provided record health insurance to Minnesotans and more health care by expanding eligibility for Medicaid.
If Obamacare is repealed, which won’t happen overnight, MNsure insurers will not be able to offer tax credits
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