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News from 2023

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Open Application Process for Office of Cannabis Management Director

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 9, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced that the application process is now open for the new position of director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

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191 people die from cancer in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 8, 2023

There were 191 deaths from cancer reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 22.3% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy; Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; Board of Cosmetologist Examiners; Board of Firefighter Training and Education; Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training; Board of the Minnesota State Academies; Board of Water and Soil Resources; Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board; Gambling Control Board; Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Development; Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council; State Advisory Council on Mental Health; and State Capitol Preservation Commission.

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Minnesota's miscellaneous tax revenues down 19.8% since Q2 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 7, 2023

Minnesota collected $162 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 19.8% decrease from the same period the previous year when $202 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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42 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 7, 2023

There were 42 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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48 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 7, 2023

There were 48 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application in the First Judicial District

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Mark C. Vandelist and the Honorable Tim D. Wermager. These seats will be chambered in Shakopee in Scott County and Hastings in Dakota County.

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29 people die from diabetes mellitus in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 6, 2023

There were 29 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Minnesota's miscellaneous tax revenues up 20% in Q2 2023

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 6, 2023

Minnesota collected $162 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 20% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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41 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 6, 2023

There were 41 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Klobuchar, Fischer Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to the Ballot Box for Servicemembers and their Families

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, introduced the bipartisan Supporting Military Voters Act to require a study by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office to examine and identify improvements needed to ensure servicemembers and their families have access to voter registration information.

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PHOTOS: Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Visits Moorhead to Highlight Investments in Infrastructure, Broadband

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited Moorhead to highlight investments in infrastructure and broadband. She first visited 702 Communications to celebrate recent state and federal funding to expand broadband access for more Minnesotans.

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Minnesota's individual income tax revenue down 19.3% as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $4.4 billion in individual income tax revenue for Minnesota, a 19.3% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Analysis: Minnesota ranked #21 for gun sales in 2022

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Minnesota ranked #21 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 336,841 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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CDC predicts 286 people age 85 and older in Minnesota died during week ending June 17

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 286 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Legislation To Expand Access To Lifesaving Hiv Prevention Drugs

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

This month, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representative Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation that will expand access to lifesaving HIV prevention medications.

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Klobuchar, Smith Lead Entire Minnesota Congressional Delegation in Urging Biden Administration to Approve Minnesota Request for Disaster Declaration

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Lawmakers ask for federal assistance to help Minnesota communities recover from flooding

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce $67 Million in State Grants to Expand Broadband Access

By Minnesota State Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced $67 million in state grants for internet providers to expand broadband coverage to tens of thousands of Minnesotans, furthering the administration’s commitment to providing high-speed broadband for all Minnesotans. The announcement comes days after the federal government announced a $652 million investment in Minnesota’s broadband infrastructure.

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10 people die from kidney disease in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 5, 2023

There were 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Minnesota during week ending July 1

By Minnesota State Wire | Jul 5, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota.