House Republicans Respond to House Democrat Fraud Press Conference

ST. PAUL, MN — House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, and Republican Floor Leader Harry Niska, R-Ramsey, released the following statement in response to House Democrats’ anti-fraud proposal:

“The culture of fraud that has taken root in Minnesota didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t happen by accident. It happened because of the lack of action from Minnesota Democrats. Period. Now that fraud has become a political liability, Democrats are talking tough and trying to rebrand themselves as reformers, but Minnesotans aren’t buying it.

“Democrats have already voted against advancing the massively-bipartisan Office of Inspector General seven times. Weeks into the legislative session and years late on fraud, they clearly aren’t serious about stopping fraudsters. It’s time for action, not more words and delays.”