Monday, March 9 — Minnesota's long running fraud problem is back in the spotlight at the State Capitol. The governor's new Director of Program Integrity testified before lawmakers about a report tracing the issue back decades and outlining a plan to stop fraud before it happens.

Lawmakers are also considering new proposals to regulate artificial intelligence. Senator Erin Maye Quade introduced several bills aimed at protecting kids, consumers, and patients, including restrictions on chatbots for minors and a bad on AI-driven price manipulation.

Meanwhile, Minnesota is honoring Master Sergeant Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, who returned to the U.S. after being killed in a drone strike in Kuwait. Flags remain at half-staff as her community remembers her service.

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