Minnesota House Republicans create a new committee on aging

Minnesota House Republicans are laying the groundwork for their return to the majority come January.

One topic of focus is funding for nursing homes, especially in rural communities.

MPR News' Cathy Wurzer spoke with Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne, chairman of the new Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee.

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