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Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application Process for Vacancy in the Sixth Judicial District

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 19, 2023

On May 16, 2023, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the untimely passing of the Honorable Sally L. Tarnowski. This seat will be chambered in Duluth in St. Louis County.

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Klobuchar-Backed Legislation to Improve Rail Safety Passes Commerce Committee

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 19, 2023

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, announced that the bipartisan Railway Safety Act has passed the Senate Commerce Committee and will now go to the full Senate for final passage.

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Two Minnesota Students Selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 19, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan May 12, 2023, congratulated two Minnesota students who were named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education. Stavya Arora from Maple Grove (Maple Grove Senior High School) and Matthew Chen from Maple Grove (Wayzata High School) were recognized as part of the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Scholars are honored for their demonstration of leadership, scholarship, contribution to school and community, and outstanding accomplishments in the arts, sciences, career and technical education, and other fields of interest.

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Governor Walz Signs a Bill Renaming State Highway in Honor of Prince

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 18, 2023

Governor Tim Walz May 10, 2023, signed a bill into law designating a portion of Trunk Highway 5 as the “Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway” in honor of the Minnesota icon. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were joined by legislators and friends and family of Prince at Paisley Park to celebrate the bill signing.

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Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bicameral Bill to Support Apprenticeship Colleges

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 18, 2023

Rep. Angie Craig introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives

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Klobuchar, Fischer, Steil, Morelle Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Allow Congress to Appoint and Remove the Architect of the Capitol

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 18, 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, and U.S. Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Joe Morelle (D-NY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, the Senate and House committees with oversight over the Architect of the Capitol, introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act.

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May 15: Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Minnesota State Wire | May 17, 2023

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on page S1645 on May 15

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Klobuchar, Wicker, Bilirakis, Matsui Lead Colleagues in Urging the FDA to Improve Reliability in Reviewing Applications for Rare Disease Therapies

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 17, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Doris Matsui (D-CA), co-chairs of the bipartisan bicameral Rare Disease Congressional Caucus, led a group of lawmakers in calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to bring more reliability and consistency to the process of reviewing rare disease therapies.

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Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Shooting in Allen, Texas

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 17, 2023

In accordance with a notice from the White House, Governor Tim Walz May 9, 2023, has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, May 11, to remember, mourn, and honor the lives lost in the shooting in Allen, Texas, on Saturday, May 6.

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Senator Smith Reintroduces Bill to Deploy Broadband to Underserved Rural and Tribal Communities

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 17, 2023

Senator’s Legislation Would Reauthorize and Improve Upon the Department of Agriculture Community Connect Grant Program

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End of life: Minnesota deaths during week ending April 29 did not exceed death expectancy

By Minnesota State Wire | May 16, 2023

Minnesota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week of April 29: 327 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | May 16, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 327 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 29.

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Klobuchar, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Elections from Interference

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 16, 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 Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mark Warner (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) reintroduced legislation to expand protections against election interference during the ballot counting and certification processes.

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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.