December 12, 2024
Each year, the Minnesota Department of Commerce evaluates proposed and existing state-required health coverage to examine their economic cost and health benefits. Commerce is currently evaluating the requirement that health carriers provide health insurance coverage for chiropractic services.
As part of this evaluation process, Commerce is seeking feedback from the public and other interested parties.
To ensure Commerce has sufficient time to review suggested data sources and incorporate new information into the final evaluation report, interested parties should submit comments by January 23, 2025.
September 11, 2025
A special election to fill the seat left open following the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman is scheduled for September 16. The election for House District 34B includes Brooklyn Park and parts of Coon Rapids.
September 11, 2025
The MMA and five other physician advocacy organizations sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, on September 5 urging him to call a special legislative session to “pass legislation to address the devastating death and injuries from firearms and gun violence.”
September 11, 2025
On September 8, Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order (EO) directing the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to expand its efforts to safeguard vaccine access in Minnesota, in response to federal actions restricting vaccine availability.