General Assistance (GA) & Emergency General Assistance (EGA)
In his supplemental budget released on February 15, 2010, Governor Pawlenty proposed eliminating both General Assistance and Emergency General Assistance.
General Assistance (GA) is Minnesota’s primary safety net for single adults and childless couples. The maximum benefit for a single adult is $203/month and for couples $260/month.
Emergency General Assistance (EGA) provides vital assistance for low-income individuals in emergency situations.
Resources:
House Research: Basics of EGA. Short Subjects. Nov. 2009.
Governor’s Plan to Eliminate GA and Create Short-Term Assistance Program. Feb 2010.
Media Coverage:
Human services chief defends Pawlenty’s proposed cuts in aid to poorest residents (MPR, 2.19.2010)
Advocates: Grants program can’t replace Pawlenty’s proposed cuts to the poor (MPR, 2.18.2010)
Poorest of the poor would lose their last benefits (MPR, 2.17.2010)
