The Senate will probably strengthen the Governor's proposal. In the House, however, there is strong opposition to extending families beyond the 60-month limit. The bill does not extend families in which the adult is working, or otherwise fulfilling the expectations of their employment plan, but not making enough money to be self-sufficient. If they do not serve on this Committee, make an additional call to Rep. Kevin Goodno. Support extensions to the 60-month time limit for all MFIP families meeting the program's requirements.
States can spend state money for families that reach the federal time limit.
States CAN stop the time limit. The State of Minnesota can stop the time limit by using state money to make up for any cuts to families, so that no child or family is denied needed assistance. Minnesota has sufficient funds to provide for families in poverty. The state has had hundreds of millions of dollars in surpluses year afler year. The Minnesota legislature must stop the time limit in the 2001 legislative session to avoid chaos and catastrophe for thousands of needy families.