For years, the Center of the American Experiment(@MNThinkTank) sounded the alarm about fraud in Minnesota. They investigated the Feeding Our Future scandal. They exposed abuses of Medicaid. They worked with local informants and government whistleblowers. And they relentlessly brought their findings to taxpayers, lawmakers, and national audiences. But they didn’t stop at exposing the problem. Heading into the 2026 legislative session, American Experiment turned its investigative work into a campaign for reform. Their policy experts advised lawmakers, testified before legislative committees, tracked legislation, and pushed for stronger safeguards against fraud. The result was Minnesota’s most significant anti-fraud legislation to date. Read the full case study: spn.org/case-study-uncoverin…

Congratulations to Center of the American Experiment, winner of the 2026 Bob Williams Award for Securing Durable Freedom! Through two years of relentless investigative reporting, American Experiment exposed more than $9 billion in fraud across Minnesota’s social-service programs, bringing national attention to a story that demanded accountability. Their reporting reached millions, helped prompt congressional hearings, and contributed to a major policy victory: the creation of Minnesota’s first government-wide Office of Inspector General to investigate fraud and pursue criminal prosecutions. Congratulations to the entire American Experiment team! @MNThinkTank #spnam