Rep. Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley)
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republican Representative Jeff Backer of Browns Valley is questioning the State Department of Health’s job postings for two new diversity, equity, and inclusion consultants at salaries of more than $100,000 per year.
Backer is the co-chair of the health finance and policy committee. Backer says with Minnesota facing a large budget deficit and millions of dollars lost to fraud, waste, and abuse, the focus needs to be on fixing problems and protecting taxpayer money.
He contends that the department should be working on trying to clear up fraud and deliver real value for taxpayers.
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