Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM/Learfield)- Minnesota House Speaker and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Lisa Demuth announced a Whistleblower Protection Plan relating to reporting fraud. She says that she would enact an executive order that would give state employees the ability to report fraud directly to the Legislative Auditor or Inspector General. They would be able to report fraud without permission and that they would not be punished for it. Also, the whistleblower can make a claim without anyone editing what they say and with protection of their identity. Demuth’s plan would also establish a whistleblower coordinator in every agency. Demuth’s plan would also establish a whistleblower coordinator in every agency. DFL Candidate and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s plan also includes whistleblower protections by creating accessible reporting pathways for fraud tips and protections for people who raise concerns about fraud.











