North Hennepin News

Kristin Robbins, a Minnesota state legislator, addressed several issues on her Twitter account on July 17, 2025. Her posts ranged from expressing support for a colleague to raising concerns about public funding and oversight in state programs.

In her first post of the day, Robbins offered well wishes to a fellow lawmaker: "Praying for Senator Smith and wishing her a full and speedy recovery." (July 17, 2025)

Later that morning, she acknowledged members of Congress for their stance on transportation funding: "Thanks to @RepPeteStauber @GOPMajorityWhip @RepFischbach @RepFinstad for voting to stop funding for the NLX & Blue Line Light Rail Extension. We should prioritize our federal & state tax dollars for roads, bridges, & existing transit. Any new projects need cost/benefit analysis." (July 17, 2025)

In another tweet posted midday, Robbins criticized oversight of Medicaid expansion efforts in Minnesota: "Another Medicaid Expansion program rife with fraud, which the @MN_Fraud_Cmte raised questions about in our first hearing with DHS. 1 in 5 Autism Centers in the state are under investigation. Taxpayers are fed up." (July 17, 2025)

Medicaid expansion has been subject to increased scrutiny in Minnesota following reports of improper billing practices and investigations into certain providers. Lawmakers have debated the allocation of funds toward new transit projects such as the Northern Lights Express (NLX) and Blue Line Light Rail Extension versus investing in existing infrastructure like roads and bridges.