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News from May 2023

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Klobuchar, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Training for VA Personnel Overseeing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve training for those processing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Governor Walz Signs Executive Order Creating Committee to Study and Issue Recommendations on Rideshare Regulation, Vetoes Rideshare Legislation in its Current Form

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 31, 2023

Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 23-07, commissioning a study and convening a working group of drivers, riders, rideshare companies, members of the disability community, and labor to issue recommendations for rideshare legislation next year.

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299 people age 85 and older in Minnesota are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Minnesota State Wire | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 299 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

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Klobuchar, Warren, Hirono Lead Group of 10 Senators to Call on Google for Answers After Recent Reports that the Company Isn’t Upholding Commitment to Delete Sensitive Location Data

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 30, 2023

Earlier this year, Klobuchar, Warren, and Hirono introduced legislation to expand protections for Americans’ personal health and location data privacy

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Governor Walz Selects Matt Varilek to Serve as Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 30, 2023

Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Matt Varilek to serve as Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development. Varilek will replace Kevin McKinnon, who has been serving as temporary commissioner since March.

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CDC estimates 231 people in 75-84 age group in Minnesota died during week ending May 13

By Minnesota State Wire | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 231 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Klobuchar Remarks at Fort Snelling National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) delivered the following remarks at the Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Analysis: Minnesota one of 41 states that do not ban affirmative action

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Minnesota State Wire shows that Minnesota is one of 41 states that currently allow affirmative action.

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Governor Walz Signs Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Into Law

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 29, 2023

Governor Tim Walz signed a bill providing paid family and medical leave for Minnesotans into law. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were joined by House Speaker Melissa Hortman, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, legislators, and advocates, including Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham and Doran Schrantz, executive director of ISAIAH and Faith in Minnesota.

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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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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Minnesota during week May 13

By Minnesota State Wire | May 28, 2023

Minnesota's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Which political committees received the most in contributions during week ending May 27?

By Minnesota State Wire | May 28, 2023

Here are the two political committees that received money from contributions during the week ending May 27, according to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.

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147 people in 65-74 age group in Minnesota are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Minnesota State Wire | May 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 147 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Minnesota: 12 Hispanic lives lost in week ending May 6

By Minnesota State Wire | May 28, 2023

There were 12 Hispanic people who died in Minnesota in the week ending May 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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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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CDC estimates 106 people in 45-64 age group in Minnesota died during week ending May 13

By Minnesota State Wire | May 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 106 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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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.