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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 25, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointments to the Capitol Area Community Vitality Task Force; Governor’s Committee on the Compensation, Wellbeing, and Fair Treatment of Transportation Network Company Drivers; Governor’s Residence Council; Governor’s Task Force on Broadband; Metropolitan Governance Task Force; Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority; Psychedelic Medicine Task Force; and Task Force on Priority Admissions to State-Operated Treatment Programs.

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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals Candidates to Governor Walz

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 24, 2023

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable David A. Stofferahn.

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Governor Walz Chairs President’s Bipartisan Council of Governors Meeting

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 23, 2023

Governor Tim Walz chaired the Council of Governors’ 27th plenary meeting in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The meeting focused on the progress made on issues of cybersecurity, emergency management and disaster response, issues impacting the Air and Army National Guard, workforce matters, and strategic defense budget trends.

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At Carver County Dairy Farm, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Highlights Investments to Support Farmers, Producers

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 22, 2023

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited a Carver County dairy farm in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, to highlight the state’s work to support local farmers and producers and invest in Minnesota’s nation-leading agriculture industry. The Lieutenant Governor toured The Grater Good LLC, a small business owned and operated by dairy farmer Christine Leonard. Photos from the event are attached.

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Governor Walz Congratulates Departing Commissioner Jim Schowalter, Selects Deputy Commissioner Erin Campbell to Serve as Commissioner of Management and Budget

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 21, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan congratulated departing Commissioner Jim Schowalter and thanked him for his years of service at the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB).

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Governor Walz Announces 2023 Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener to be Held in Owatonna Oct. 13-14

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 20, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced that Owatonna and Steele County will host the 11th annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener this fall. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14.

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Governor Walz Announces $380 Million in State Grants for Transportation Projects

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 19, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will allocate $380 million to fund eight new infrastructure projects through the state’s Corridors of Commerce program.

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Governor Walz Announces Minnesota Ranked as a Top State for Businesses

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 18, 2023

overnor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced that Minnesota is a top-fivestate for businesses, according to a recent CNBC study.

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Governor Walz Announces Over $7 Million in Workforce Development, Training Grants for Young People

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 16, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced more than $7 million in grants have been awarded to 47 organizations to provide young people workforce development and training opportunities.

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At Le Sueur County Dairy Farm, Governor Walz Discusses Investments to Support Farmers, Producers

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Tim Walz visited the Heldberg Dairy Farm in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, to highlight the state’s work to support local farmers and producers and invest in Minnesota’s nation-leading agriculture industry.

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Governor Walz: Minnesota Firefighters Respond to Call from Manitoba to Help Fight Canadian Wildfires

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota sent a crew of 17 wildland firefighters to Manitoba, Canada. The hand crew was deployed after a mutual aid request from Manitoba through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) partnership with the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact.

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Open Application Process for Office of Cannabis Management Director

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 9, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced that the application process is now open for the new position of director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy; Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; Board of Cosmetologist Examiners; Board of Firefighter Training and Education; Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training; Board of the Minnesota State Academies; Board of Water and Soil Resources; Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board; Gambling Control Board; Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Development; Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council; State Advisory Council on Mental Health; and State Capitol Preservation Commission.

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Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application in the First Judicial District

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Mark C. Vandelist and the Honorable Tim D. Wermager. These seats will be chambered in Shakopee in Scott County and Hastings in Dakota County.

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Klobuchar, Fischer Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to the Ballot Box for Servicemembers and their Families

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, introduced the bipartisan Supporting Military Voters Act to require a study by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office to examine and identify improvements needed to ensure servicemembers and their families have access to voter registration information.

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PHOTOS: Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Visits Moorhead to Highlight Investments in Infrastructure, Broadband

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited Moorhead to highlight investments in infrastructure and broadband. She first visited 702 Communications to celebrate recent state and federal funding to expand broadband access for more Minnesotans.

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Analysis: Minnesota ranked #21 for gun sales in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Minnesota ranked #21 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 336,841 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Legislation To Expand Access To Lifesaving Hiv Prevention Drugs

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

This month, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representative Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation that will expand access to lifesaving HIV prevention medications.

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Klobuchar, Smith Lead Entire Minnesota Congressional Delegation in Urging Biden Administration to Approve Minnesota Request for Disaster Declaration

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Lawmakers ask for federal assistance to help Minnesota communities recover from flooding

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce $67 Million in State Grants to Expand Broadband Access

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced $67 million in state grants for internet providers to expand broadband coverage to tens of thousands of Minnesotans, furthering the administration’s commitment to providing high-speed broadband for all Minnesotans. The announcement comes days after the federal government announced a $652 million investment in Minnesota’s broadband infrastructure.