April 17, 2025
The MMA is among 250 healthcare organizations from across the country to sign a letter supporting community water fluoridation.
"What has been lauded as one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the 20th century has recently become politicized and gravely misrepresented," said the letter that was sent to all members of Congress, the HHS Secretary, the EPA Administrator, and the CDC Acting Director on April 15. "It is our duty – as health professionals, dental experts, advocates, and researchers – to proactively combat this misinformation being spread to the people of the United States."
Along with the MMA, other Minnesota groups signing the letter included: the Minnesota Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Hygienists Association, the Minnesota Dental Therapy Association and the Minnesota Oral Health Association.
“Community water fluoridation remains the only way to ensure that all people – especially those who are at greatest risk for dental disease and who have the fewest resources to maintain their oral health – can reap its cavity-preventing benefits,” the letter said.
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.