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Walz proposes overhaul of Minnesota Medicaid system

(The Center Square) – Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a proposal on Tuesday to overhaul how Minnesota administers its Medicaid program, promising a major restructuring to centralize and strengthen integrity. The plan would move the state away from its decades-old system in which counties and managed care organizations administer much of

Walz, Ellison face resignation calls during House fraud hearing

(The Center Square) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday faced calls to step down during a hearing of the U.S. House Oversight Committee on allegations of widespread fraud throughout the state. Republican lawmakers also accused state Democrats of “enabling” fraud, with estimates suggesting the

Minnesota sues Trump administration over $243M Medicaid funding pause

(The Center Square) – Minnesota announced Tuesday it is suing the federal government for withholding $243 million in Medicaid payments. State officials say the move puts health care coverage for more than 1 million residents at risk while sidestepping the administrative process already underway. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the

Walz unveils anti-fraud plan; GOP urges independent watchdog

(The Center Square) – Fraud investigations in Minnesota are heating up as state Republicans push for stricter oversight and accountability measures. As part of that effort, they are highlighting the need for a statewide independent Office of the Inspector General. State Senator Michael Kreun, R-Blaine, helped sponsor the legislation to

Walz proposes new gun restrictions in wake of Annunciation school attack

(The Center Square) – Nearly six months since the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a sweeping "ban" on different firearms and firearm accessories. The package includes more than a dozen new restrictions. “Too many times, we have seen gun violence inflict immense heartbreak and

Trump administration halts $259M in Medicaid funds to Minnesota

(The Center Square) - The Trump administration will halt approximately $259 million in federal funds from Medicaid in Minnesota, Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday. Vance, alongside Administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz, cited concerns of fraud for the pause in payments. Oz said the exact