Trump policies take priority at Minnesota town halls

Trump policies dominate town hall discussions

With the Legislature out of session this week, several Minnesota politicians hit the road and held in-person town halls. As MPR News reports, “[t]ime and time again in the town hall meetings, state legislators faced questions about what the federal government was doing and how they could take steps to change it. Lawmakers from both parties heard concern about proposed cuts to health programs and Trump administration moves to detain and deport pe…

Trump policies top talking points at legislative town halls

Many Minnesota lawmakers used this week to reconnect with constituents who filled in-person town halls to express displeasure and some support for their representatives in contentious times.

Trump policies take priority at Minnesota town halls

This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal.Many Minnesota lawmakers used this week to reconnect with constituents who filled in-person town halls to express displeasure and some support for their representatives in contentious times.Once the Easter and Passover recess has ended, a divided Minnesota Legislature will put together a budget with a modest surplus expected but a $6 billion shortfall anticipated for …

Trump policies top the talking points at Minnesota lawmaker town halls

Lawmakers from both parties fielded questions and comments from constituents in person. President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, health care and budget cuts generated the most heat.