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Nine Minnesota child care centers discussed in a viral video were found to be operating as expected during recent state inspections, with ongoing investigations into some facilities for potential issues, amid broader concerns about fraud in state-funded programs.
A Minneapolis day care center, Quality Learning Center, gained notoriety due to a viral video highlighting a misspelled sign and allegations of fraud, though official investigations have not found evidence of fraud. The center receives significant public funding and has faced previous violations, but maintains it operates legally. The situation has sparked political and community debate over oversight and accountability.
Reports from state employees placed inside the Wayne County juvenile jail in Michigan are "highly concerning," according to the state's top health official. Elizabeth Hertel said children at the facility may not have access to clean clothing, regular meals, or adequate time outside their rooms. The comments come amid an ongoing Free Press investigation into the facility's poor living conditions, overcrowding, and understaffing. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans declared a public health emergency at the facility on Tuesday, calling on the state to help alleviate overcrowding. A state Senate subcommittee will hold a special hearing on the crisis at the facility on Wednesday.
Federal and state investigators are investigating Republican Rep. George Santos' role in the sale of a $19 million yacht involving two of his wealthy donors. Santos has been embroiled in controversy before he even entered office and is the subject of state and federal probes into his finances, along with a House ethics committee investigation. Santos has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. The investigation into the yacht sale underscores the far reaches of the investigations into the embattled congressman's finances.