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Rep. Ilhan Omar highlights local initiatives focused on community welfare

In a series of tweets dated February 20-21, Rep. Ilhan Omar discussed her engagement with important community issues including Black women's health and support for local organizations like Tubman and Joyce Uptown Food Shelf.

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

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Rep. Ilhan Omar promotes racial equity in healthcare through discussions

Rep. Ilhan Omar engages with community members through discussions on racial equity in healthcare and visits cultural exhibits highlighting historical struggles for voting rights by Black Americans in Minnesota during February of this year

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 20, 2025

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Public meeting scheduled for Hwy 57 roundabout project in Mantorville

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced a public meeting to discuss the upcoming roundabout and resurfacing project at the intersection of Highway 57 and Dodge County Road 16 in Mantorville.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses funding cuts and diversity challenges

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 18-19, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar discussed federal funding cuts to education programs under Donald Trump's administration and highlighted initiatives supporting workplace diversity amid perceived challenges from current...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses financial caps and local collaborations

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed several issues on February 19, including financial regulation changes under different administrations and local government collaboration in Minnesota.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses key issues affecting Minnesotans

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 18, 2025

In a series of tweets dated February 17-18, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar congratulated entrepreneur Lutunji Abram and expressed concern over a plane crash involving Delta Airlines at Toronto Pearson Airport.

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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 718 H-1B petitions in Minnesota throughout 2024

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 718 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Minnesota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses congressional priorities and budget concerns

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 15, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar recently engaged with constituents by discussing legislative goals with fellow Minnesotans and addressing budgetary issues in Congress on February 14-15, 2025.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar opposes increased Pentagon budget and fossil fuel subsidies

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar has expressed her opposition to increasing the Pentagon's budget and called for ending corporate subsidies for fossil fuels alongside Senator Ed Markey.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar outlines legislative focus and calls for corporate tax reform

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

In a series of tweets dated February 13-14, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar highlighted key legislative priorities including strengthening Minnesota's standing and advocating for corporate tax reforms as part of deficit reduction strategies.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes fossil fuel firms and Republican budget in recent tweets

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 12-13, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar voiced strong opinions against actions by Donald Trump and Elon Musk affecting workers' rights while also critiquing fossil fuel companies' profits amid climate challenges and condemning...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes proposed budget cuts and highlights education funding efforts

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar voiced strong opposition against proposed Republican budget cuts affecting Medicaid and food assistance while advocating for federal grant funding crucial for students' access to higher education opportunities on February 13, 2025

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Minnesota reveals new snowplow names after public vote

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 12, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced the winners of its 2024-25 Name a Snowplow contest.

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Tree removal begins for Hwy 19 project in Marshall

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 12, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced the commencement of tree and brush removal along Highway 19 in Marshall.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar raises concerns over CFPB changes and budget cuts

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar shared her views on critical financial and educational policies through social media posts dated February 10-11, 2025.

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Hwy 93 Henderson project progresses amid winter conditions

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Progress continues on the Highway 93 Henderson project despite winter construction challenges, as reported by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

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Highway 14 closure scheduled for railroad bridge repair near Eyota

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Highway 14, located west of Eyota, Minnesota, will undergo a temporary closure from February 17 to February 21 for railroad bridge repairs.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses constitutional crisis and hosts town hall

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 10, 2025

In recent tweets from February 9-10, Representative Ilhan Omar highlighted concerns over a constitutional crisis involving the executive branch while promoting civic participation through an upcoming town hall event in St. Louis Park on February 20

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Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes Trump's education policy

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 8, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar has taken to social media to address concerns over former President Donald Trump's executive orders and alleged attempts to dismantle the Department of Education as of early February 2025.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar protests against Elon Musk's access to social security data

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 8, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar engaged in protests against Elon Musk's potential access to private data while also celebrating local restaurant achievements on February 8, 2025.