EXCERPT: “A group of EMS officials from throughout the state gathered in St. Paul to highlight a need for more funding and a restructuring of systems. Erik Simonson, a lobbyist with the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, an organization that lobbied for EMS funding last session, feels hopeful the Legislature will continue to fund the industry beyond a one-time infusion last year to stay afloat – even amid uncertainty with current negotiations. ‘I think what you’re seeing right now in the Legislature will work itself out. It will happen in a matter of however much time it takes,’ he said. ‘I think so many (legislators) said as they were on their way out the door at the end of May, ‘We put a band-aid on the problem, we’ve got to come back in 2025 and find a long term, sustainable solution.’ Now what that is will be shaped by this Legislature in 2025 but I am confident that there are folks on both sides of the political aisle that are willing to roll up their sleeves and figure out how to get that done in a way that provides enough financial support so that people don’t have to worry about, are we going to be here next year?'” FULL STORY: https://fluence-media.co/4hEc4Cs
