Legislature creates commission to investigate fraud and conflicts of interest in state programs

The governor's supplemental budget would add internal-control auditors at MMB, fund tax-fraud prevention at the Department of Revenue, expand the Attorney General's Medicare Fraud Control Unit, and prohibit legislatively named grantees in many appropriations; members asked about local impacts and implementation.

The committee recommended Senate File 3900, which responds to legislative audit recommendations by adding criminal penalties for falsified reports, requiring MMB training and expanding unannounced on-site grant reviews for higher-dollar grants; amendments were adopted and the bill was referred to Judiciary.

Senate approves conference committee report on Senate File 3045 with bipartisan support.

Reverend Sarah Morse emphasizes integrity and community during Minnesota governance meeting invocation

Legislators encouraged to prioritize dignity, self-determination, and compassion in deliberations

Met Council presents governance bill for transparency in personnel data access and inclusion.

Legislature submits constitutional amendment for two-term limit to voters in 2026 election

Minnesota Bill S.F. No. 787 modifies open meeting law to permit unlimited remote participation.

Minnesota legislators introduce a bill to limit governors to two terms in office.

Legislators discuss changes to emergency powers after COVID-19's detrimental effects on citizens.

Federal government avoids shutdown as political tensions and committee access issues escalate.