July 25, 2012 - One year after launching a simple way for Minnesotans to track progress toward key agency goals, the Minnesota Department of Human Services is continuing its accountability efforts with updates to the DHS Dashboard.

July 24, 2012 - Starting this month, DHS is implementing a shorter renewal form for some seniors and people with disabilities to renew benefits for multiple programs.

July 18, 2012 - Commissioner Lucinda Jesson and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Director Kevin Evenson were among several speakers at a recent hearing called by former Congressmen Jim Ramstad and Patrick Kennedy to promote the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.

July 10, 2012 - The Governor’s Health Care Reform Task Force will meet Thursday, July 12, in Duluth. The task force includes Minnesota Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson, Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger, Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman, legislators and private sector representatives.