AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHCMC Funding Push: Gov. Tim Walz visited Hennepin County Medical Center to tout a $205M one-time state boost and a new $500M reserve fund meant to stabilize state hospitals during crises, with added operational guardrails and a governing board—while HCMC still faces a projected $50M loss this year and a much bigger deficit ahead. Federal Fraud Spotlight: The DOJ and other federal leaders are set to announce a “major law enforcement action involving fraud” in Minnesota Thursday, as federal officials point to alleged fraud across multiple programs beyond just child care. Lead Pipe Replacement: The EPA is sending Minnesota $57.77M to replace lead service lines, aiming to finish all lead pipe work by 2033. Student Loan Fight: Michigan AG Dana Nessel and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a rule limiting federal loans for many professional degree programs—an issue tied to future healthcare staffing. Child Care Fraud Case: A Minnesota daycare owner tied to Feeding Our Future faces new federal charges after prosecutors say she tried to flee and submitted claims for millions in reimbursements. Crash Update: A 17-year-old was injured in a Highway 14 crash near Sleepy Eye; the highway was closed briefly and reopened Wednesday.
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