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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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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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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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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.

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Governor Walz Celebrates Historic 2023 Legislative Session

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 25, 2023

Governor Tim Walz released the following statement celebrating the historic 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session.

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Governor Walz Signs Bill Providing $240 Million to Replace Lead Pipes Across the State

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 25, 2023

Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law that will improve Minnesotans’ health and safety by providing $240 million to remove and replace lead pipes across the state. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were joined by legislators, labor and environmental advocates, and representatives from Greater Minnesota to celebrate the bill signing.

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May 23: Congressional Record publishes “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By Minnesota State Wire | May 25, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” on May 23.

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Klobuchar, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent and Respond to Animal Disease Outbreaks

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 25, 2023

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-M), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023.

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Week ending May 6 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Minnesota

By Minnesota State Wire | May 24, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 303 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 6.

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 24, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council.

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Senator Smith Reintroduces Bill To Address America’s Maternal Mortality Crisis

By Minnesota State Wire Report | May 24, 2023

This week, U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduced legislation to address America’s worsening maternal mortality crisis, which has a disproportionate impact on Black, Brown, Indigenous and all People of Color.