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How many H-1B petitions were made by Minnesota employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024?

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 14, 2025

Employers classified under the Public Administration industry based in Minnesota submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Minnesota's combined tax revenues down 14.4% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 11, 2025

Minnesota collected $8.9 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Ilhan Omar's tweets highlight labor discussions and community achievements

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 11, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar, representing Minnesota's 5th district, shared insights from her recent meetings and achievements in April 2025.

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Q3 2024: Minnesota's combined tax revenues down 14.4% since Q2 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 10, 2025

Minnesota collected $8.9 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Common Cause Minnesota opposes the SAVE Act over voter suppression fears

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 10, 2025

Common Cause Minnesota is urging Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar to block the SAVE Act following its passage in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Ilhan Omar criticizes bills in tweets concerning banking, budget, and workers' rights

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 10, 2025

In a series of tweets, Representative Ilhan Omar criticized legislative actions on bank overdraft fees, the Republican Budget, and bills she believes harm workers.

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Minnesota ranks 34th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Minnesota reported 101 teacher vacancies, equating to 1 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 34th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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Ilhan Omar comments on Republican governance and Musk layoffs

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 9, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar criticizes Republican governance and Elon Musk's layoff decision affecting Minnesota's essential services.

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Poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 8, 2025

A recent poll from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals strong, bipartisan support for small businesses in the United States and the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar celebrates constituents' achievements and criticizes Pentagon budget management

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar recently commended Paige Bueckers and Amy Cooper for their achievements in sports.

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Minnesota cancels spongy moth management due to lack of federal funds

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 8, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) had initially planned to manage 12 areas of the state affected by the spongy moth using Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk), a bacterial insecticide.

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Advocacy group pushes for stronger ethics laws in Minnesota legislature

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 8, 2025

With ongoing ethical issues confronting the Minnesota legislature, Common Cause Minnesota is advocating for stronger ethics laws to address these challenges and offer clear guidance to lawmakers.

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Minnesota sees 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 7, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in Minnesota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Ilhan Omar addresses social welfare, governance, and TPS for Cameroonians

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar has recently voiced her concerns regarding governance, social welfare, and the humanitarian situation of Cameroonians in a series of tweets dated April 5-7, 2025.

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Analysis: Minnesota one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 6, 2025

An analysis by Minnesota State Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Minnesota is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Ilhan Omar criticizes Trump policies on economy, environment, and judiciary

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 4, 2025

In a series of tweets, Representative Ilhan Omar addresses key issues, including former President Trump's economic policies, environmental neglect, and the independence of the judiciary.

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EDA awards over $4 million in grants for economic development projects in Minnesota in 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued seven grants totaling $4,865,705 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Minnesota.

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MDA awards $431,637 to boost continuous living cover crop projects

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 3, 2025

Minnesota's continuous living cover crop development has gained momentum with the recent allocation of grants.

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Minnesota ranks 25 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 2, 2025

Minnesota ranks 25 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $43,181 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Minnesota sets seed for 2025 hemp season with April 30 application deadline

By Minnesota State Wire | Apr 2, 2025

Those interested in cultivating and processing hemp in Minnesota for the 2025 season must submit their applications to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) by April 30.