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Minnesota’s 2025 year in review looked at law enforcement use of data and growing #Medicaid fraud investigations. Agencies worked to identify improper claims while grappling with broader questions about oversight. Source: #MinnesotaReformer
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Weekly ICE deportation flights from a private contractor at MSP have made Minneapolis–St. Paul a removal hub and protest flashpoint during Trump‑era enforcement escalation. #Trump #Minnesota #MSP #ICE #Deportations #CivilRights #Indivisible #50501Minnesota #SEIU #UNITEHERE17 #MinnesotaReformer
A commentary says Minnesota’s #mentalhealth system has a foundation, but it’s far from complete. Sue Abderholden says funding gaps, crisis system fragmentation, and a limited workforce keep it from meeting real needs. Source: #MinnesotaReformer
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HUD’s new rules would reduce federal support for permanent supportive housing in #Minnesota from 90% of base funding to around 30%, affecting over 3,600 residents. Source: #MinnesotaReformer
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A commentary from the #MinnesotaReformer states that Minnesota’s human services model, originally designed for an era of in-office visits, is struggling to keep pace.
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Pilot tech to verify Medicaid enrollees’ work/volunteer hours has seen very low participation, raising concerns that coverage losses could follow. Source: #MinnesotaReformer
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Gov. Tim Walz is allocating $4 M to statewide food shelves in anticipation of a #SNAP benefits pause affecting roughly 440K Minnesotans, a step taken as the federal shutdown threatens November distributions. Source: #MinnesotaReformer
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Gov. Tim #Walz and his wife received #COVID19 and #flu vaccines this week. The #CDC now advises that everyone 6 months and older may receive the COVID shot, subject to shared decision-making with a healthcare provider. Source #MinnesotaReformer
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Minnesota has halted the approval of new #SNAP applications after federal funding for November expired. Officials warn the pause could jeopardize access to food assistance for thousands of vulnerable households. Source: #MinnesotaReformer
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Minnesota Reformer reports that Duluth resident Suzi Gadbaw says Medicaid made her breast cancer treatment possible, while SNAP provided the nutrition needed to survive.
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The Minnesota Reformer reports that new federal work requirements could cause thousands of veterans in Minnesota to lose access to food stamps starting in 2026.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that the Minnesota Department of Education found Minneapolis Public Schools in violation of disability law due to the disproportionate identification of Black students with cognitive disabilities.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that the St. Cloud area and the region around Albert Lea are among the worst in the nation for toxic air pollutants even beyond impacts from seasonal wildfire smoke.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that the foster care system is facing a critical issue with high suicide rates among youth, while federal funding cuts threaten to delay necessary improvements.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that the GOP-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed by the House on June 12, 2025, could slash federal Medicaid funding by about $500 million annually in Minnesota, potentially causing 152,000 to 253,000 residents to lose coverage.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders have reached a tentative agreement on a $66–$67 billion two-year budget, which includes ending MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults.
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The Minnesota Reformer reports that Spencer Hospital in Iowa is striving to maintain its inpatient psychiatric unit despite annual losses of $2 million, with 40% of its patients relying on Medicaid.
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#Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a human services budget that includes approximately $300 million in cuts, significantly affecting disability services. The proposed reductions target programs such as in-home skill development support and training.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that proposed $880 billion federal #Medicaid cuts could disproportionately impact Black and Latino physicians and their patients, who are more likely to rely on Medicaid for healthcare services.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that the Minnesota House has passed a bill to reduce Department of Human Services spending by $300 million through 2027, primarily by limiting Medical Assistance reimbursement increases.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that proposed federal #Medicaid cuts could cost #Minnesota up to $1.6 billion annually, jeopardizing coverage for 230,000 residents. The reductions would disproportionately affect low-income adults without children.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that Governor Walz's proposed budget includes cuts to disability waiver services, reducing the planned inflationary adjustment for service providers from 11% to 4% in 2026.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that drug overdose deaths in #Minnesota have declined by over 25% since 2023, mirroring a national trend. Factors include wider naloxone access, better substance abuse treatment, and improved data collection.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that recent federal budget cuts have led to layoffs of thousands of federal workers, including in #Minnesota. Affected workers include veterans and public service employees who fear the loss of job stability and benefits.
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Minnesota Reformer reports that Minnesota Republican legislators are urging their GOP colleagues in Congress to avoid Medicaid cuts, warning of potential harm to vulnerable residents.
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Couple of good points, actually.
I still think we should have called Uber/Lyft's bluff and let them leave
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