Saint Paul, Minn. – On August 1, 2026, a new law to boost the state’s response to Medicaid fraud will go into effect. The Medical Assistance Protection Act, authored by Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL – Minnetonka) helps safeguard this critical health care by… Read More »Medical Assistance Protection Act Authored by Senator Johnson Stewart Goes into Effect August 1
ST. Paul – On Tuesday, legislative leaders and Governor Walz announced an agreement on a supplemental budget deal for the 2026 session. Funding for the Medical Assistance Protection Act, passed by the Senate last week, was included in the agreement.… Read More »Medical Assistance Protection Act Funding Included in Budget Deal, Says Senator Ann Johnson Stewart
Saint Paul, Minn. – Legislation to strengthen Minnesota’s fight against Medicaid fraud, authored by Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL – Minnetonka) and championed by Attorney General Keith Ellison, has passed the Senate as part of the supplemental finance bill (SF4059).… Read More »Senator Ann Johnson Stewart’s Medicaid Fraud Bill Passes Senate Floor
Saint Paul, Minn. – Legislation authored by Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL – Minnetonka) to crack down on Medicaid fraud has advanced to the Senate floor. The bill was added to the Supplemental Finance bill and was passed out of… Read More »Senator Ann Johnson Stewart’s Medicaid Fraud Bill Advances to Senate Floor
Senator Johnson Stewart’s Third Bipartisan Bill This Legislative Session Passes the Senate ST. PAUL, Minn. — Today, Monday, April 27, the Senate passed Senate File 1714, authored by Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL – Minnetonka). This bill allows contractors and subcontractors to request… Read More »Senator Ann Johnson Stewart’s Bill for Subcontractor Pay Transparency Passes Senate
The Bill Addresses Concerns Raised due to New Large-Scale Industrial Water Use ST. PAUL, Minn. — Today, Thursday, March 26, the Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee heard Senate File 3852, authored by Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL – Minnetonka). This bill creates a separate… Read More »Senator Ann Johnson Stewart Presents Bill to Create Large-Volume Water Permit for Industrial and Commercial Use