Walz defends mental health funding amid fraud concerns
At the Capitol, Gov. Tim Walz joined advocates for Mental Health Day, highlighting the need to prioritize mental health funding. He pointed to ongoing trauma from recent federal immigration operations, saying recovery will take years, and emphasized that fraud concerns are not an excuse to defund legitimate programs.
At the Capitol, Gov. Tim Walz joined advocates for Mental Health Day, highlighting the need to prioritize mental health funding. He pointed to ongoing trauma from recent federal immigration operations, saying recovery will take years, and emphasized that fraud concerns are not an excuse to defund legitimate programs.
Gas prices: Trump administration approves E15 fuel wavier
The federal government has approved a request from Midwest governors, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, for a temporary fuel waiver to sell E15 fuel. This waiver can help people save money at the pump amid soaring gas prices.
The federal government has approved a request from Midwest governors, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, for a temporary fuel waiver to sell E15 fuel. This waiver can help people save money at the pump amid soaring gas prices.
ICE operations: Walz creates council to document impacts on Minnesotans
Gov. Tim Walz has created a council to document the impacts of recent federal immigration operations in Minnesota and make recommendations to prevent future harm.
Gov. Tim Walz has created a council to document the impacts of recent federal immigration operations in Minnesota and make recommendations to prevent future harm.
Gov. Walz calls for $370M spending cut in supplemental budget proposal
Gov. Tim Walz is calling for a $370 million cut in spending while proposing funding to expand the Dependent Care Tax Credit, responding to the ICE surge, and dealing with fraud.
Gov. Tim Walz is calling for a $370 million cut in spending while proposing funding to expand the Dependent Care Tax Credit, responding to the ICE surge, and dealing with fraud.
Trump, Vance sign executive order for task force to combat fraud
President Donald Trump and VP JD Vance on Monday signed an executive order to create a nationwide task force that will combat fraud. Trump singled out states like Minnesota and California, where taxpayers have lost millions of dollars due to fraud in federally-funded programs. Trump also called out Gov. Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar and Keith Ellison for being complicit in ongoing fraud in Minnesota.
President Donald Trump and VP JD Vance on Monday signed an executive order to create a nationwide task force that will combat fraud. Trump singled out states like Minnesota and California, where taxpayers have lost millions of dollars due to fraud in federally-funded programs. Trump also called out Gov. Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar and Keith Ellison for being complicit in ongoing fraud in Minnesota.
Trump says 'Minnesota is really bad,' calls Gov. Tim Walz 'corrupt'
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to crack down on nationwide fraud. Speaking with reporters, he called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison corrupt.
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to crack down on nationwide fraud. Speaking with reporters, he called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison corrupt.
President Trump: Walz, Omar, AG Ellison complicit in Minnesota fraud
President Donald Trump and VP JD Vance on Monday signed an executive order to create a nationwide task force to combat fraud. Trump said Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and AG Keith Ellison are all complicit in the ongoing fraud in Minnesota.
President Donald Trump and VP JD Vance on Monday signed an executive order to create a nationwide task force to combat fraud. Trump said Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and AG Keith Ellison are all complicit in the ongoing fraud in Minnesota.
Walz authorizes National Guard ahead of winter storm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to help with the massive winter storm that's expected to dump heavy snow in Minnesota this weekend.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to help with the massive winter storm that's expected to dump heavy snow in Minnesota this weekend.
Walz authorizes National Guard to help with snow storm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to provide support for this weekend's winter storm, which is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to provide support for this weekend's winter storm, which is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota.
Walz wants to eliminate Managed Care Organizations from Medicaid system
A former state prosecutor said the private insurance companies that manage most of the Medicaid care in Minnesota were also "asleep at the wheel" when it came to detecting fraud. Gov. Tim Walz’s plan to combat fraud now includes eliminating Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) from Minnesota’s Medicaid system. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
A former state prosecutor said the private insurance companies that manage most of the Medicaid care in Minnesota were also "asleep at the wheel" when it came to detecting fraud. Gov. Tim Walz’s plan to combat fraud now includes eliminating Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) from Minnesota’s Medicaid system. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Walz proposes Medicaid overhaul plan
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid that he says centralizes oversight and reduces fraud, but not everyone is on board. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid that he says centralizes oversight and reduces fraud, but not everyone is on board. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Walz seeks Medicaid reform, faces bipartisan skepticism
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
MN fraud response: Gov. Walz announces major plan to centralize, modernize DHS
Gov. Walz announced a massive plan Tuesday to overhaul Minnesota's Dept. of Human Services to combat Medicaid fraud. See his plan here.
Gov. Walz announced a massive plan Tuesday to overhaul Minnesota's Dept. of Human Services to combat Medicaid fraud. See his plan here.
MN flags ordered at half-staff to honor Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor
Flags in Minnesota are ordered to fly at half-staff to honor Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor, a soldier and White Bear Lake native who was killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Flags in Minnesota are ordered to fly at half-staff to honor Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor, a soldier and White Bear Lake native who was killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
IVF treatments, fertility coverage mandated by health plans under new proposal
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
Gov. Walz, AG Ellison testify on fraud before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday morning to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday morning to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minnesota fraud report says state voluntarily resumed Feeding our Future funding
A report released during a politically charged and contentious Congressional hearing featuring testimony from Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison sheds new light on why the state resumed funding to Feeding our Future despite fraud concerns in 2021.
A report released during a politically charged and contentious Congressional hearing featuring testimony from Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison sheds new light on why the state resumed funding to Feeding our Future despite fraud concerns in 2021.
Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Walz, Ellison grilled over MN fraud scandals
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying in a House oversight committee hearing about widespread fraud in Minnesota. Here's the latest.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying in a House oversight committee hearing about widespread fraud in Minnesota. Here's the latest.
Minnesota fraud battle intensifies: Gov. Walz unveils 18 anti-fraud ideas
A new set of anti-fraud proposals has been introduced by Gov. Tim Walz, aiming to strengthen Minnesota's efforts against fraud.
A new set of anti-fraud proposals has been introduced by Gov. Tim Walz, aiming to strengthen Minnesota's efforts against fraud.