明尼苏达市长警告即将到来的预算危机,敦促州领导人应对财政挑战,避免增税。 Minnesota mayors warn of looming budget crisis, urging state leaders to address fiscal challenges and avoid tax hikes.

明尼苏达州98名市长(大多来自大明尼苏达州和双城郊区)在12月22日敦促州领导人应对财政挑战,警告说,无节制的支出、不一致的管理以及资金没有着落的任务会给地方预算带来压力,推动城市征收更高的地产税。 Ninety-eight Minnesota mayors, mostly from Greater Minnesota and Twin Cities suburbs, urged state leaders on December 22 to address fiscal challenges, warning that unchecked spending, inconsistent management, and unfunded mandates are straining local budgets and pushing cities toward higher property taxes. 他们列举了2028-2029年预计赤字29亿至30亿美元,并对损失180亿美元的国家盈余表示关切,尽管预算削减50亿美元,预计2026-27年将盈余25.7亿美元。 They cited a projected $2.9 billion to $3 billion deficit for 2028–2029 and expressed concern over the loss of an $18 billion state surplus, despite a $5 billion budget cut and a $2.57 billion surplus projected for 2026–27. 市长们呼吁承担财政责任,重新评价国家政策。 The mayors called for fiscal responsibility and a reevaluation of state policies. 同时,联邦检察官声称,可能发生的医疗补助欺诈高达90亿美元,一位数字的州官员说,他们无法核实。 Meanwhile, federal prosecutors allege up to $9 billion in potential Medicaid fraud, a figure state officials say they cannot verify. 共和党立法者响应削减开支和问责制的呼吁。 Republican lawmakers echoed calls for spending cuts and accountability.