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Oversight committee calls Walz to testify on suspected Minnesota fraud

Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Oversight committee calls Walz to testify on suspected Minnesota fraud

(The Center Square) — The U.S. House Oversight Committee called on Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify regarding alleged fraud throughout the state.

Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., called on Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith... Read more


Funding for Minnesota child care centers paused

Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Funding for Minnesota child care centers paused

(The Center Square) — Taxpayer dollars provided each year to Minnesota day care centers will be frozen, according to officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Alex Adams, assistant secretary of the Administration for Children and... Read more


Federal agents on ground investigating Minneapolis fraud claims

Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Federal agents on ground investigating Minneapolis fraud claims

(The Center Square) – The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are on the ground in Minneapolis actively investigating suspected sites of fraud.

This is in the wake of multiple high-profile fraud cases that have gained national attention... Read more


Menards settles deceptive 11% rebate lawsuit for $4.25M with 10 states

Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Menards settles deceptive 11% rebate lawsuit for $4.25M with 10 states

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin-based Menards has agreed to pay a combined $4.25 million to settle a lawsuit from 10 states related to deceptive marketing for its 11% rebate.

The states attorneys argued that the Eau Claire retailer misled... Read more


WATCH: California co-leads suit over $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Fri, 12 Dec 2025
WATCH: California co-leads suit over $100,000 H-1B visa fee

(The Center Square) – Democratic attorneys general from California and 18 other states sued the Trump administration Friday over its new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.

President Donald Trump imposed the rule Sept. 19 for new petitions for the... Read more


Judge rules against Trump's freeze on wind energy

Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Judge rules against Trump's freeze on wind energy

(The Center Square) – Democratic attorneys general applauded a federal judge’s ruling this week that the Trump administration can’t halt development of all wind energy projects.

Proponents have long considered wind energy to be a clean, renewable energy source... Read more


MyPillow CEO Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor

Thu, 11 Dec 2025
MyPillow CEO Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor

(The Center Square) – MyPillow Chief Executive Officer Mike Lindell is running for Minnesota governor.

Lindell joins a group of candidates looking to unseat current Democratic Gov. Tim Walz that includes Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth, 2022 candidate... Read more


States, unions sue Trump administration over loan forgiveness rule

Thu, 11 Dec 2025
States, unions sue Trump administration over loan forgiveness rule

(The Center Square) – A coalition of states led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and another coalition of teacher unions filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, alleging it violated federal law by excluding certain organizations from a student loan forgiveness program.

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States warn GOP could restrict insurance abortion coverage

Wed, 10 Dec 2025
States warn GOP could restrict insurance abortion coverage

(The Center Square) – A multi-state coalition sent a letter this week to congressional leaders, urging them to continue tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance plans that cover abortions.

Phil Weiser of Colorado was one of... Read more


As federal probe widens, Gov. Walz tells Seattle crowd he'll welcome more Somalis

Wed, 10 Dec 2025
As federal probe widens, Gov. Walz tells Seattle crowd he'll welcome more Somalis

(The Center Square) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, under fire for failing to prevent a massive welfare fraud scheme in his state, was in Seattle on Tuesday as the special guest at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s fundraising luncheon, telling those in attendance Somalis were being "demonized" and vowing to bring more into his state.

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In last four years, five northern states saw most illegal crossings

Thu, 04 Dec 2025
In last four years, five northern states saw most illegal crossings

(The Center Square) – Under the Biden administration, the greatest number of illegal border crossers at the U.S.-Canada border were reported in U.S. history, breaking records nearly every month for four years, The Center Square first reported.

While record... Read more


Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states

Thu, 04 Dec 2025
Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states

(The Center Square) – Americans can now wager on sports results through Fanatics Predicts in 24 states that have not allowed legal sports wagering including California, Texas, Georgia, Washington and more.

National sportsbooks including FanDuel, DraftKings and Fanatics announced... Read more


House committee opens investigation into Minnesota welfare fraud

Thu, 04 Dec 2025
House committee opens investigation into Minnesota welfare fraud

(The Center Square) – Congress has begun an investigation into a large-scale fraud scheme that led to hundreds of millions of dollars being stolen from Minnesota’s social welfare programs under Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.

The House Committee on Oversight... Read more


'No data, no money': USDA says states who don't hand over info will lose SNAP funding

Tue, 02 Dec 2025
'No data, no money': USDA says states who don't hand over info will lose SNAP funding

(The Center Square) – States that refuse to turn over data on food stamp recipients will lose all SNAP funding, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday.

“If a state won’t share data on criminal use of... Read more


Attorneys general sue to keep SNAP for legal immigrants

Wed, 26 Nov 2025
Attorneys general sue to keep SNAP for legal immigrants

(The Center Square) – Democratic attorneys general from 22 jurisdictions sued the Trump administration Wednesday over ending food assistance for noncitizens who are legal permanent residents.

The lawsuit, which names the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary... Read more


Report links Minnesota welfare fraud to terrorist funding

Thu, 20 Nov 2025
Report links Minnesota welfare fraud to terrorist funding

(The Center Square) – New reports allege that millions of taxpayer dollars have been fraudulently stolen from the Minnesota welfare system and then sent to the Somali-based terror group Al-Shabaab.

This is according to original reporting from Chris Rufo... Read more


GE Appliances announces $150 million partnerships

Thu, 20 Nov 2025
GE Appliances announces $150 million partnerships

(The Center Square) - GE Appliances announced Thursday it is investing more than $150 million into contracts for suppliers in the United States, contributing toward a new laundry manufacturing plant.

The appliance company, whose parent company is China-based Haier,... Read more


Frey ahead as Minneapolis heads to runoff count for mayor

Wed, 05 Nov 2025
Frey ahead as Minneapolis heads to runoff count for mayor

(The Center Square) – There is still no winner in the Minneapolis mayoral election.

With 100% of precincts reporting, incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey looks set to secure a third term. Frey has 42% of the vote, while state Sen.... Read more


WATCH: Coalition sues to protect student loan forgiveness

Tue, 04 Nov 2025
WATCH: Coalition sues to protect student loan forgiveness

(The Center Square) – Democratic attorney generals from 22 jurisdictions sued the U.S. Department of Education Monday over its new rule limiting Public Student Loan Forgiveness for government and nonprofit workers.

The PSLF program was passed in... Read more


Ranked-choice vote to decide crowded Minneapolis mayoral election

Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Ranked-choice vote to decide crowded Minneapolis mayoral election

(The Center Square) – On Election Day, 15 different candidates will be vying to become the next mayor of Minneapolis.

Incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey hopes to win the seat for a third time, though three other candidates have also... Read more


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