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Klobuchar Statement on Moore v. Harper Supreme Court Decision

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

Klobuchar led an amicus brief on this case that was joined by 19 of her colleagues and attended oral arguments

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointments to the Board of Animal Health, Board on Aging, Clean Water Council, Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board, Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, and Rural Health Advisory Committee.

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Governor Walz, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Smith Announce Minnesota Has Secured Over $650 Million to Expand Broadband Access

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will receive nearly $652 million from the federal government to build on the state’s efforts to expand broadband coverage and connect Minnesotans and businesses across the state with high-speed internet.

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Klobuchar, Smith Secure Significant Federal Funding to Bring High-Speed Internet to Every Household in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $651,839,368 in federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bring reliable, affordable, high-speed internet access to every household in Minnesota.

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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Sixth Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the untimely passing of the Honorable Sally L. Tarnowski. The seat will be chambered in Duluth in St. Louis County.

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Governor Walz, Minnesota Leaders Recognized by White House for Investments in Infrastructure, Paid Family and Medical Leave

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 1, 2023

Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, and House Speaker Melissa Hortman met with senior White House officials in Washington D.C. to celebrate Minnesota’s economic development and infrastructure investments and paid family and medical leave legislation.

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Reflect on One-Year Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court Decision

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 1, 2023

Ahead of the one-year anniversary, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today reflected on the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision and Minnesota’s work to protect reproductive freedom and health care.

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PHOTOS: In Southern Minnesota, Governor Walz Highlights Investments in Fishing, Outdoor Recreation, Reels in 10 Fish

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 30, 2023

Governor Tim Walz travelled to Mankato to highlight investments made this session in Minnesota’s $4.4 billion fishing and outdoor recreation industry. Governor Walz fished on Madison Lake, where he caught 10 fish, and visited a state fish hatchery in Waterville.

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Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Promotes Minnesota as 2027 World Expo Host in Washington, D.C.

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 29, 2023

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan met with global ambassadors in Washington, D.C. to continue to promote Bloomington, Minnesota as the 2027 World Expo host city.

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Klobuchar, Murkowski, Bacon, McCollum Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Support Families Impacted by FASD

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 29, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and U.S. Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the bipartisan Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Respect Act of 2023.

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Legislation To Protect Access To Reproductive Health Care Funding

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

This week, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced legislation to protect access to critical reproductive health care services—like birth control, cancer screenings, and more—by providing a consistent and strong source of funding for the Title X Family Planning Program.

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Klobuchar, Welch, Durbin Call on Tech CEOs for Answers on Layoffs of Staff Dedicated to Addressing Election Disinformation

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, Peter Welch (D-VT), and Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, and Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino for answers after reporting has highlighted a significant reduction of staff dedicated to countering misinformation.

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Governor Walz Statement on Chief Justice Gildea’s Retirement

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

Governor Tim Walz congratulated Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea on her retirement.

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Klobuchar Statement on 2027 World Expo Bid

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 27, 2023

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the 2027 World Expo Bid.

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ACRU’s West: Minnesota policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 26, 2023

Minnesota's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Statements on the Indian Child Welfare Act Supreme Court Decision

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 26, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statements after the United States Supreme Court rejected the constitutional challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

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PHOTOS: Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Visits Pine County to Highlight Investments in Minnesota’s Infrastructure, Outdoor Recreation

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 26, 2023

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited St. Croix State Park and Pine Technical and Community College in Pine County yesterday to highlight new investments in Minnesota’s infrastructure and outdoor recreation. She also attended an event recognizing Grand Casino Mille Lacs for supporting veteran employees and military families.

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Klobuchar, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Military Spouse Entrepreneurship

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 26, 2023

The bill will direct the Small Business Administration to develop a program to help military spouses start and develop their own businesses

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Rep. Stauber votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Rep. Pete Stauber voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

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Senators Tina Smith, Joni Ernst Push Usda To Allow More Milk Options In Schools

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 16, 2023, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack urging the Department to continue allowing non-fat and low-fat flavored milk in schools.