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Governor Walz Congratulates Departing Commissioner Roberts-Davis, Opens Selection Process for Cabinet Vacancy

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 13, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on May 5, 2023 congratulated departing Commissioner Alice Roberts-Davis and thanked her for her years of service at the Minnesota Department of Administration (Admin). Roberts-Davis will depart from her position to serve as the University of Minnesota’s Vice President of University Services. Commissioner Roberts-Davis was appointed by Governor Walz in January 2019.

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Klobuchar Opening Statement at Antitrust Subcommittee Hearing on Competition in the Digital Advertising Marketplace

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 13, 2023

At a bipartisan Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee hearing titled, “Competition in the Digital Advertising Ecosystem,” U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, highlighted the need to address consolidation in digital advertising markets.

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Analysis: Minnesota among 25 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 12, 2023

Minnesota is among 25 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Minnesota State Wire found.

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Klobuchar, Tuberville Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 12, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), co-chair of the Senate Next Generation 9-1-1 Caucus, and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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Senator Smith Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Free Emergency Insulin on Rx Companies’ Dime

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 12, 2023

This week, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) reintroduced legislation to hold insulin manufacturers accountable for excessive increases in the price of life-sustaining insulin.

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Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 12, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, on May 5, 2023, announced the following appointments to the Board of Barber Examiners, Board of Psychology, Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, and the State Guardian Ad Litem Board.

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Klobuchar, Hoeven Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Rural Businesses Access International Markets and Increase Exports

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Hoeven (R-ND) reintroduced the Promoting Rural Exports Act, bipartisan legislation to formally establish a Rural Export Center at the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) to help businesses in rural areas increase their exports by accessing new international markets.

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Senators Klobuchar, Smith Announce New Regional Food Business Center to Support Farmers in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 11, 2023

On May 10, 2023, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) announced the creation of a new Regional Food Business Center in Minnesota that will help farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses access new markets and navigate federal, state, and local resources.

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Governor Walz Announces Upcoming Vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 11, 2023

Governor Tim Walz, on May 4, 2023, announced two vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. These vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly and the Honorable Lucinda E. Jesson. Judge Reilly and Judge Jesson both serve in an at-large capacity.

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Klobuchar Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Delivery of Election Mail

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 10, 2023

The Election Mail Act would support the delivery and processing of election mail and make sure voters do not have to pay to return ballots

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Presses JPMorgan CEO for Answers on Bank’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 10, 2023

Letter Follows Reports the Bank Maintained Relationship with Indicted Sex Trafficker Despite Knowledge of his Criminal Behavior

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Celebrate National Small Business Week

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 10, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on May 4, 2023 joined Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and the U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman to celebrate National Small Business Week and Minnesota’s Small Business Week award winners.

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Ahead of Fishing Opener, Governor Walz Discusses Investments in Conservation, Outdoor Recreation at Fishing Summit

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 9, 2023

Ahead of the fishing opener, Governor Tim Walz on May 3, 2023 participated in the second annual Minnesota Fishing Summit hosted by MN-FISH to discuss strategies to improve fishing throughout Minnesota.

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Klobuchar, Cramer, Carper, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Credit Monitoring Services for All Servicemembers and their Families

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 9, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to provide free credit monitoring for all servicemembers and their families.

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Senators Smith, Rounds Unveil Major Bipartisan Package to Modernize and Update Rural Housing Programs

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 9, 2023

Bill Results From Year-Long Effort at Housing Subcommittee, Including Hearings, Public Comment

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Governor Walz Signs Bill Improving Workplace Safety at Oil Refineries

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 8, 2023

Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law improving workplace safety and training standards at oil refineries.

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Klobuchar, Peters, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat Increased Use of Dangerous Gun Conversion Devices

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 8, 2023

Legislation would help address gun violence epidemic by tackling proliferation of machine gun conversion devices and seizing profits from illegal weapons trafficking

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Senator Smith Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Stability for College Students Faced With Unexpected Emergencies

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 8, 2023

Legislation Would Help Students Withstand Unexpected Costs, Which Often Cause Students to Drop Out

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PHOTOS: Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Visit Fish Hatchery to Highlight Investments in Conservation, Outdoor Recreation Ahead of Fishing Opener

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 7, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan May 2, toured a state fish hatchery in St. Paul ahead of the fishing opener.

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At IUOE National Convention in Florida, Governor Walz Highlights Need for Good-Paying Union Jobs, Collective Bargaining Rights Across the Country

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 6, 2023

At the national convention of the International Union of Operating Engineers in Hollywood, Florida, Governor Tim Walz on May 2, 2023, highlighted the need for good-paying union jobs and collective bargaining rights in states across the country.