Minnesota State Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) today released the following statement in the wake of Department of Human Services Commissioner Tony Lourey’s resignation and the resignation of two deputy commissioners last week.

“No matter who is in charge, my focus is overhauling DHS and getting answers for the countless program failures and privacy breaches that have happened on their watch. I am encouraged by the appointment of Pam Wheelock as acting commissioner, and I look forward to working with her to improve DHS’s operations and regain the public’s trust.”