January 31, 2013 - The White Earth Band of Ojibwe will begin to take over legal responsibility for providing human services to tribal members, starting early this year.

January 30, 2013 - Gov. Mark Dayton has issued an executive order establishing a sub-cabinet to develop and implement a comprehensive plan supporting freedom of choice and opportunity for people with disabilities.

January 30, 2013 - Proposals in Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget will improve child safety and prevent infant deaths in family child care.

January 30, 2013 - Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson testifies before the Senate Health, Human Services and Housing Committee, discussing Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal to expand Medical Assistance (MA) eligibility.

January 23, 2013 - Fact sheets that summarize budget proposals for the 2013 legislative session are now available on the DHS website.

January 09, 2013 - Minnesotans’ biggest concern about their retirement years is losing health and needing care, according to results of the 2012 State Fair Survey of Retirement and Long-term Care.

January 08, 2013 - The Minnesota Nutritious Food Coalition is celebrating its first year of working together to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.