Rep. Harry Niska
@HarryNiska
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Husband and father, business advisor and attorney, Minnesota House Republican Floor Leader. Personal account.
Ramsey, MN
Joined February 2009
In today's Fraud Committee Hearing about the upcoming Paid Family Medical Leave Program, the Walz Administration said they couldn't possibly prevent fraud unless they terminated the program or they paid staff an amount equal to the benefits distributed. "In any state program, to
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One of my biggest concerns about the possibility of abuse/fraud in MN Paid Family And Medical Leave is the part where between 1 and 49 family members or (anyone who has established an expectation of care to another) can, at the same time, all provide care to one person
Representative Rarick asks a Walz Administration official how many "caregivers" can take paid leave for the same qualifying individual. Answer: There's no real oversight but "I would not understate the value of reports we get from employers or concerned citizens."
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Representative Rarick asks a Walz Administration official how many "caregivers" can take paid leave for the same qualifying individual. Answer: There's no real oversight but "I would not understate the value of reports we get from employers or concerned citizens."
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Representative Anderson asks a Walz Administration official if someone who takes taxpayer-funded paid leave can continue working a second job. Answer: "As an applicant you choose whether you take leave from an individual employer or not."
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Representative @ImSchultz speaks out on the high cost of living and rising property taxes in Minnesota. Instead of saving for a rainy day, the Democrat trifecta spent an $18 billion surplus, raised taxes by $10 billion, and pushed higher costs onto local governments and
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It was important that we had a public hearing on the concerns surrounding the Paid Family & Medical Leave program. As a committee, one of our top priorities is to prevent fraud before Minnesotans’ hard-earned money goes out the door.
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WCCO Radio Host Chad Hartman highlights Minnesota's failures— residents leaving in droves, state GDP only ranks 38th in the nation, 40th in workforce strength, and out of control taxes: “Who are you blaming? With the [Democrat] trifecta, we added to it.���
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The Republican-led Fraud Prevention and Oversight Committee held a hearing with DEED officials to examine potential fraud risks in the new PFML program. Committee Chair Kristin Robbins expressed concerns about verifying eligibility and preventing duplicate claims, among others:
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Every House Democrat from Minnesota is fighting for men to compete in women's sports. It’s dangerous and insane. @POTUS and the @HouseGOP will continue to stand up for female athletes. https://t.co/Me3gvuINAi
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A coalition of 130 congressional Democrats filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to support transgender athletes in two Title IX cases.
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Chair Robbins starts the hearing by asking Walz Administration officials about their fraud-prevention measures in the upcoming Paid Family Medical Leave Program. "Can you outline for me what the penalties are for fraud or misuse?"
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Another guilty plea in the @MinnesotaDHS Housing Stabilization Services program - $2.7 million stolen from Minnesotans to buy luxury cars and more property in Kenya. Grateful for @DMNnews & @AJInvestigates, but @GovTimWalz has to stop fraud on front end!
KARE 11 Investigates: Fraud was Family Affair — second guilty plea in Minnesota Housing Services fraud probe
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Under their trifecta, Minnesota Democrats mandated that all our energy come from wind and solar by 2040. This year, they blocked development which would compensate for lost local revenue from coal and nuclear. They're not to be taken seriously on energy costs.
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I very much appreciated the opportunity this morning to participate in the 65th annual Minnesota Prayer Breakfast. I spent time in fellowship with leaders from across our state in several industries. And we heard from Nobel Prize laureate, former World Food Programme director
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Minnesota property taxes are SKYROCKETING, and here’s why: Democrats blew through an $18 billion surplus and piled on another $10 billion in tax hikes. They added dozens of new mandates that cities, counties, and schools are now forced to pay for. Local governments are also
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When government grows 40% in one year and new programs were developed using more tax dollars - higher property taxes are the reality. 🤷♀️GOP sounded the SOS warning during session and now news reporters are sounding the alarm statewide. There is NO magic money tree! #mnleg
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Democrats, under Gov. Walz’s failed leadership, spent a historic $18 billion surplus, raised taxes on Minnesotans by another $10 billion, and imposed over a hundred new mandates. It’s no wonder local governments are having to raise taxes, given the massive burden Walz and the
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Our prayers go out to the Cass County deputy injured in last night’s shooting near Walker, and we pray for a swift recovery.
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So happy to see this! We are all praying for you and cheering you on in your recovery, John! 🎉🙏🏻
DFL Sen. John Hoffman was discharged from the hospital today after undergoing another surgery earlier this week for injuries he sustained from the political shooting attack at his home exactly five months ago. He's expected to make a full recovery. Wishing him well. #mnleg
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