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News from May 2023

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Governor Walz Signs Two Bills Into Law

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 16, 2023

Governor Tim Walz May 9, 2023, signed a bill into law providing $50 million for the Rural Finance Authority at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to continue providing agricultural loans.

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Minnesota implements 2 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | May 15, 2023

Minnesota implemented at least two new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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To Mark Children’s Mental Health Week, Klobuchar, Lummis Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Mental Health Resources in Schools

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 15, 2023

To mark Children’s Mental Health Week, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) announced they have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to improve mental health resources in schools.

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Governor Walz Order Flags Flown at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighters

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 15, 2023

Governor Tim Walz May 7, 2023, has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 7, to honor firefighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

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Senators Smith, Shaheen Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Access to Affordable Housing for Families in Rural Areas

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 15, 2023

This week, U.S. Tina Smith (D-MN) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reintroduced legislation to ensure that thousands of low-income tenants in rural areas are able to maintain access to safe and affordable housing.

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Week ending April 29 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | May 15, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 240 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 11

By Minnesota State Wire | May 14, 2023

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section on May 11.

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Minnesota deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 29

By Minnesota State Wire | May 14, 2023

Minnesota's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 29, 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 13?

By Minnesota State Wire | May 14, 2023

Here are the six political committees that received money from contributions during the week ending May 13, according to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.

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Klobuchar Receives the Madison Prize for Commitment to Bipartisanship and Efforts to Work Across the Aisle

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and former U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) were awarded the 2023 Madison Prize for Constitutional Excellence from the American University School of Public Affairs.

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Who made the biggest political contributions during week ending May 13?

By Minnesota State Wire | May 14, 2023

The 10 political contributions made during the week ending May 13 found here.

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Minnesota: 172 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Minnesota State Wire | May 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 172 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Governor Walz Signs Bill Strengthening Voting Rights

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 14, 2023

Governor Tim Walz May 6, 2023, signed a bill into law protecting the freedom to vote and increasing voting accessibility.

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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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How many 45-64-year-olds died in Minnesota during week ending April 29?

By Minnesota State Wire | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 117 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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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.