Walz releases anti-fraud package, denounces federal Medicaid cuts

By: Alyssa Chen

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 579

Last Updated: 6 days ago

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Gov. Tim Walz released his anti-fraud package for the 2026 legislative session and denounced the Trump administration for new cuts to Minnesota’s Medicaid program made as part of what it says is a crackdown on fraud.

The anti-fraud package, which Walz introduced Thursday at a Capitol press briefing, has 18 proposals, including prohibiting legislators from making direct appropriations to nonprofits and establishing a centralized Office of Inspector General, which would be a new spending …

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