March
25, 2013 - Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson visits Winona, one of many communities in the state that will benefit from Gov. Mark Dayton’s proposal to expand MinnesotaCare coverage.
March
19, 2013 - Commissioner Lucinda Jesson and Minnesota Hospital Association President and CEO Lawrence Massa met with members of the Rochester medical community to discuss ways to improve health care infrastructure throughout Minnesota.
March
18, 2013 - Gov. Mark Dayton proposes $5 million biennial funding for a Youth Homelessness Prevention Program that will help youth in need find shelter and other services.
March
15, 2013 - A new Minnesota problem gambling microsite, www.getgamblinghelp.com, was recently launched to offer resources to individuals experiencing life problems related to gambling and others who may have concerns related to an individual’s gambling behavior.
March
12, 2013 - Key human services proposals that restructure long-term care services, provide for the safe and healthy development of children and strengthen chemical and mental health services are scheduled to be heard by legislators Wednesday.
March
12, 2013 - Hundreds of children under state guardianship are waiting in foster care for families. Commissioner Lucinda Jesson recently announced Northstar Care for Children, a plan to help these children, who have spent far too much time in foster care, become part of permanent families.
March
08, 2013 - Commissioner Lucinda Jesson met with employees and employers in downtown St. Paul to highlight portions of Gov. Mark Dayton’s Reform 2020 budget package that support employment for Minnesotans with disabilities, especially young Minnesotans.
March
08, 2013 - Minnesota legislators will consider proposals early next week from the Department of Human Services that would toughen regulation of methadone clinics and improve treatment for people who are addicted.
March
07, 2013 - Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson visited family caregivers and older adults in Mankato to highlight proposals in Gov. Mark Dayton's budget that ensure the sustainability of long-term services and supports for Minnesota’s growing aging population.