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Slate of new laws aimed at addressing domestic violence in Minnesota take effect Aug. 1

Slate of new laws aimed at addressing domestic violence in Minnesota take effect Aug. 1

State lawmakers passed various measures this legislative session to address domestic violence, including new laws around warrants, guns, and survivor support. We heard more about the changes from a domestic violence prevention expert.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Fraud and funding delays are threatening Medicaid in Minnesota

Fraud and funding delays are threatening Medicaid in Minnesota

Minnesota's Medicaid program is facing funding freezes as the state steps up efforts to fight fraud. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about fraud and threats to programs with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota, other states, will push for ICE protections 

Minnesota, other states, will push for ICE protections 

Lawmakers from Minnesota and other states met in Chicago Wednesday to discuss plans to introduce laws designed to hold ICE officers accountable for violating people’s rights.
by Jon Collins

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