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Minnesota Star TribuneFriday, 15 May 2026
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Judge questions DHS payment halts
He says it may be improperly suspending Medicaid pay without required review.
The paper highlights a judicial check on state executive power, focusing on the procedural legality of the Department of Human Services' anti-fraud measures.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has been withholding Medicaid payments to providers suspected of fraud. A judge is examining whether the agency bypassed necessary procedural reviews before halting these funds.
“improperly suspending Medicaid pay”
“Focus on local accountability”
Xi warns Trump that China, U.S. could clash over Taiwan
Leaders’ contrast in tone suggests they’re still far apart on thorny issues.
Reports on diplomatic friction during a state visit, emphasising the stark contrast in rhetoric between the two leaders.
Texts say lost funds were his ‘revenge’
Lawmaker’s messages surfaced in lawsuit.
Covers a local political dispute involving allegations of misused county transportation funding.
Bonding bill, HCMC aid OK’d in deal
Bipartisan pact also lowers car tabs for year.
Details a bipartisan state legislative agreement on infrastructure funding, hospital aid, and a reduction in vehicle tab fees.
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