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Klobuchar, Stauber Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Safety of Federal Aviation Administration System and Prevent Outages Passes Congress, Heads To President’s Desk

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN) announced that their bipartisan legislation to help prevent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) system outages has passed the House and Senate and is headed to the President's desk to be signed into law.

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Governor Walz Signs One Minnesota Budget into Law

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 28, 2023

Governor Tim Walz signed the One Minnesota Budget into law alongside Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and DFL legislators on the front steps of the State Capitol.

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Governor Walz Announces Expansion of Lockheed Martin Subsidiary in Saint Paul

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 27, 2023

Governor Tim Walz today announced ForwardEdge ASIC, a subsidiary of the internationally renowned American aerospace company Lockheed Martin, plans to create at least 100 jobs in Saint Paul and invest $60 million in the community.

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Governor Walz Announces Nearly 24,000 Minnesota High School Seniors have Benefitted from New Direct Admissions Program

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 26, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced that the state’s Direct Admissions program that removes financial barriers has expanded higher education opportunities for over 23,600 high school seniors across Minnesota this year.

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PHOTOS: Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Celebrates 2023 Governor’s Fishing Opener

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 26, 2023

This weekend, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan celebrated the Governor’s Fishing Opener on Madison Lake near Mankato. On Friday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan interviewed with radio stations from across the state during Radio Row, visited the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, and presented the Fishing and Water Education Day in Minnesota proclamation at an outdoor learning event.

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Klobuchar, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Recruit and Retain Election Workers

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 26, 2023

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, and U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tina Smith (D-MN), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced legislation to support the recruitment and retention of election workers. This legislation is led in the House of Representatives by U.S. Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.

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Governor Walz Celebrates Historic 2023 Legislative Session

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 25, 2023

Governor Tim Walz released the following statement celebrating the historic 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session.

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Governor Walz Signs Bill Providing $240 Million to Replace Lead Pipes Across the State

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 25, 2023

Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law that will improve Minnesotans’ health and safety by providing $240 million to remove and replace lead pipes across the state. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were joined by legislators, labor and environmental advocates, and representatives from Greater Minnesota to celebrate the bill signing.

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Klobuchar, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Respond to Animal Disease Outbreaks

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 25, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-M), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023.

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 24, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council.

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Senator Smith Reintroduces Bill To Address America’s Maternal Mortality Crisis

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 24, 2023

This week, U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduced legislation to address America’s worsening maternal mortality crisis, which has a disproportionate impact on Black, Brown, Indigenous and all People of Color.

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During National Police Week, Four Klobuchar-Backed Bipartisan Bills to Support Law Enforcement Officers and Combat Crime Pass Judiciary Committee

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 24, 2023

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a member of the Judiciary Committee, announced that four bills to support law enforcement officers and combat crime passed the Judiciary Committee.

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Governor Walz: State Partners with 59 Businesses to Provide On-the-Job Training

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 23, 2023

Governor Walz today announced that the state is partnering with 59 Minnesota businesses to provide nearly $3.3 million in Dual Training Grants to fund on-the-job training for employees in high-demand industries.

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Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect U.s. Agricultural Exports

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 23, 2023

On May 17, 2023, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined Senators John Thune (R-SD), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) in introducing bipartisan legislation to protect American food products from unfair trade practices by foreign countries.

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Klobuchar, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Nutritious Dairy Products and Support Dairy Farmers

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 23, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act, bipartisan legislation to increase access to nutritious dairy products for SNAP participants and support dairy farmers across the country.

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Governor Walz Signs Agriculture and Broadband Bill Into Law

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 22, 2023

Governor Tim Walz on May 19, 20223, visited a farm in Finlayson, Minnesota, to sign the agriculture and broadband bill into law.

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Governor Walz Signs $1 Billion Housing Investment Into Law

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 22, 2023

Governor Tim Walz on May 16, 2023, signed into law the $1 billion housing omnibus bill, the largest single investment in housing in state history. The bill will help construct new housing with a focus on units in Greater Minnesota, reducing homeownership disparities, and expanding access to rental assistance.

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Senator Smith, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Address Teacher Shortages In Low-income Areas And Communities Of Color

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 22, 2023

U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), introduced a bicameral bill that would address severe nationwide shortages of early childhood and K-12 teachers that disproportionately impact students from low-income backgrounds and students of color.

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Klobuchar, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Critical Support for State and Local Law Enforcement

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 22, 2023

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program awards grants to state and local law enforcement agencies so they can hire new officers and provide needed training, technology, and equipment

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Governor Walz Signs Veterans and Military Affairs Bill Into Law

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 21, 2023

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz on May 16, 2023, signed into law a comprehensive veterans and military affairs bill that will move the state closer to its goal of becoming the fourth state to end veteran homelessness, expand service bonuses for veterans, fund veterans homes, and invest in the readiness of the Minnesota National Guard.