Hennepin Healthcare Eyes Sales Tax Hike to Offset $50 Million Deficit
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-02-20T08:03:47.422Z
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Faced with a $50 million budget deficit by the end of March 2026, Hennepin Healthcare is implementing significant cost-cutting measures, including the elimination of 100 hospital beds, a pause on $24...
Faced with a $50 million budget deficit by the end of March 2026, Hennepin Healthcare is implementing significant cost-cutting measures, including the elimination of 100 hospital beds, a pause on $24 million in capital projects, and the delay of retirement contributions, according to KSTP News / Star Tribune. The hospital system is also seeking to cut 100 jobs.
To address the healthcare funding shortfall, the Hennepin County Commission is considering a sales tax increase, as reported by KSTP New
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