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Minnesota Enacts Sweeping Changes: New Laws, Worker Protections, and Fraud Investigations Reshape State Landscape

Minnesota Enacts Sweeping Changes: New Laws, Worker Protections, and Fraud Investigations Reshape State Landscape

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 Minnesota enters 2026 with significant legislative changes taking effect today alongside mounting scrutiny over fraud in state programs. New employment protections, election security measures, and environmental regulations are now in place, even as federal investigators intensify their focus on billions in potentially fraudulent Medicaid spending.

Several major laws went into effect on January 1st according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Workers now have access to a paid leave program for those caring for newborns or aging parents. Employers must also provide at least a 30-minute meal break for every six consecutive hours worked, replacing the previous standard of "sufficient time to eat." Election security has been strengthened with new requirements that people requesting absentee ballots online must provide both a Minnesota driver's license or state ID number and the last four digits of their Social Security Number.

On the environmental front, watercraft surcharge fees have increased to fund invasive species control, with costs now ranging from 14 to 62 dollars depending on boat size and use. Additionally, the state has repealed its shotgun zone restrictions, allowing hunters throughout Minnesota to use all legal firearms for deer hunting, though counties may still impose local restrictions if they choose.

A new law effective today aims to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation by allowing courts to intervene immediately when someone faces imminent danger or financial abuse. Relief may include prohibiting contact with suspected exploiters and freezing assets.

The fraud investigation continues to dominate Minnesota's political landscape. According to Fox Baltimore, the FBI has dismantled a 250 million dollar fraud scheme involving federal food aid meant for vulnerable children during the pandemic, resulting in 78 indictments and 57 convictions. Federal prosecutors indicate this represents only the beginning of a much larger investigation. A First Assistant U.S. Attorney announced that 14 high-risk Medicaid programs have cost 18 billion dollars since 2018, with suspicions that more than half involved fraudulent claims.

Meanwhile, Minnesota's construction sector completed several major projects in 2025. The Minneapolis-St. Paul airport finished a 600 million dollar, decade-long transformation involving 20 distinct projects that expanded the terminal and upgraded security systems. Metro Transit completed three bus rapid transit lines totaling over 600 million dollars in investment, while Boston Scientific opened a 188 million dollar research facility in Maple Grove expected to create 177 jobs.

Looking ahead, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold hearings on Minnesota's fraud situation in early January, with Governor Tim Walz invited to testify at a February hearing. These investigations may significantly impact the state's political landscape as Walz pursues reelection.

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