North Hennepin News

Kristin Robbins, a Minnesota state legislator, posted several updates on July 23, 2025, addressing concerns about government oversight and public spending in the state.

In her first post of the day, Robbins highlighted fraud estimates under the current administration: "Fraud estimates under @GovTimWalz’s failed leadership is expected to exceed $1 billion. Acting US Attorney Joe Thompson agrees with me that we are that 'tip of the iceberg' in uncovering fraud schemes in Minnesota." (July 23, 2025). Robbins attributed responsibility for these figures to Governor Tim Walz and cited agreement from Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson regarding the scale of potential fraud.

Later that afternoon, Robbins discussed efforts to scrutinize transportation spending: "I led the fight to get a cost/benefit study of Blue Line extension vs. bus rapid transit. It shouldn’t be a fight- it should be the common sense starting point to ensure taxpayers money is not wasted. Thanks to Chair @Jonkoznick for getting it over the finish line!" (July 23, 2025). In this statement, she emphasized fiscal responsibility and acknowledged Chair Jon Koznick's role in advancing a comparative study between two major transit options.

In her final update on July 23, Robbins announced new action regarding Medicaid oversight: "BREAKING NEWS Today, I sent a letter with Speaker @LisaDemuthMN, Chair @JeffBacker, & Chair Joe Schomacker to the U.S. Dpt. of Health and Human Services requesting a federal audit of MN DHS due to rampant Medicaid fraud. Read the letter & release below" (July 23, 2025). The message referenced collaboration with other legislative leaders in seeking federal intervention related to alleged Medicaid fraud within Minnesota's Department of Human Services.

Robbins’ comments come amid ongoing scrutiny over public program management and infrastructure investments in Minnesota. State lawmakers have debated both transportation funding priorities—such as light rail versus bus rapid transit—and how best to address allegations of waste or abuse within state agencies like DHS.