AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicaid crackdown in Minnesota: DHS/ICE says two Minnesota residents were arrested over an alleged $21.1 million Medicaid fraud scheme tied to autism and behavioral services, with charges including health care fraud and money laundering. Rural health support: Sen. Tina Smith highlighted pressures on farmers and rural families, including rural healthcare and ambulance services, while pointing to bills for rural hospitals and childcare. Caregiver wellness via volunteers: Lyon County saw A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota grow, with volunteers delivering 35,000+ hours in 2025 and expanding programs for adults 55+. Kid mental health after immigration enforcement: An AP report describes how Minneapolis-area schools are using therapy dogs and support staff to help students cope with trauma from the “Metro Surge” crackdown. PFAS legal fight: Australia launched a $1.43B+ lawsuit against 3M over “forever chemicals” from firefighting foam used at defense bases. Health access story: A Fort Dodge man in stage 5 kidney failure shared how transplant hopes shape his mental health and daily life. Injury update: Austin police arrested the driver in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 10-year-old bicyclist.
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