Federal cuts to Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program could impact residents all across the state.
Commerce Department Commissioner Grace Arnold says for many it could force some tough decisions…
“Without energy assistance, thousands of Minnesotans would face higher energy costs, and beyond that, they would be at risk of having their utilities shut off. And in the winter, receiving no help when the furnace breaks or being forced to choose between heating your homes and buying groceries or medicine.”
Current estimates are that Minnesota will lose about $125 million a year for the program.
(content: courtesy MNN)
