Rep. Frazier’s bill would allow limited review of permanent background disqualifications House File 3174 would let people permanently barred from working in health and social services ask the Department of Human Services for an individualized 'set aside' review; the committee adopted a technical amendment and laid the bill over for possible inclusion.

A new bill in Minnesota could give hope to those permanently barred from social-service jobs, allowing them a chance to have their background disqualifications reviewed.

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Unidentified speaker urges improving oversight, not ending social-service programs after HHS freeze in Minnesota An unidentified speaker at a congressional hearing urged lawmakers to strengthen oversight of federal social-service programs rather than terminate them, citing an HHS freeze on Minnesota childcare funding the speaker said would affect more than 23,000 children and arguing the hearing is being used for partisan ends.

An unidentified speaker passionately argued that instead of dismantling essential social-service programs, lawmakers should focus on targeted reforms to combat fraud, warning that drastic cuts would harm vulnerable communities.

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Minnesota allocates funding for social services technology improvements Minnesota appropriates funds for children and families' social services information system upgrades.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2612 is set to revolutionize social services by funding critical technology upgrades that promise to enhance data management and improve outcomes for families in need.

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Minnesota Legislature allocates $1.5M grant to Neighbors Inc for social services Minnesota appropriates $1.5M over two years for Neighbors Inc's outreach and support services.

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 1300 proposes a $1.5M investment to empower Neighbors, Inc. and tackle economic disparities through essential social services.

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Minnesota counties fear federal funding freeze will harm vulnerable families and essential services Counties express urgent concerns over potential impacts of federal funding freeze on social services.

A looming federal funding freeze could threaten essential services for Minnesota's most vulnerable families, leaving children hungry and individuals with disabilities without care.

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