After Mueller report memo, Democrats turn to health care -- for now After the special counsel apparently found no conspiracy by the Trump campaign to attack the 2016 election with Russia, Democrats in Congress want to focus on health care with help from the president.March 26, 2019
Soccer-playing engineer calls foul on pricey knee brace After a sports injury, Esteban Serrano owed $829.41 for a knee brace purchased with insurance through his doctor's office. The same kind of brace costs less than $250 online.March 26, 2019
How much should the state do to keep health insurance costs down? From reinsurance for health insurers to a state insurance buy-in option for consumers, Minnesota lawmakers keep tinkering with ideas to bring health costs down and keep more people insured.March 21, 2019
Paid-leave debate splits Minnesota business owners Business groups that carry heft around Minnesota's Capitol are lobbying against creation of a state-run family leave system, but some small entrepreneurs say they can't provide the benefit on their own.March 18, 2019
Walz budget: big gas tax hike; more money for schools, health, roads Gov. Tim Walz said his budget proposal unveiled Tuesday would make "significant strides" lowering health care costs and improving education statewide. But a key Republican derided it as a plan to turn Minnesota into a "cold California."February 19, 2019
Spotlight on mental health policy As a part of Call to Mind we are having a discussion about why people who need mental health care are unable to access it, and why funding challenges persist.February 18, 2019