More than a dozen GOP state legislators warned U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer and other Minnesota Republicans in Congress against making deep cuts to federal Medicaid spending, writing in a pointed letter last week that “this is contrary to how we Republicans respect the aged and the vulnerable.” “Just to emphasize what you already know, Medicaid includes services and care for the seniors and those with disabilities, not just health care for the poor. Additionally, nearly 50% of all Medicaid enrollees are children,” reads the letter signed by six GOP state senators and eight Republicans in the Minnesota House. Their letter comes as U.S. House Republicans eye a budget package that includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts to government programs. Tap the link in our bio to read the full story by Ryan Faircloth. #Minnesota #MNPolitics