WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2024: Last week, DGA Chair and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined Pod Save America, where he discussed the importance of electing more Democratic governors and highlighted the difference electing a Democratic governor can have on people's lives. Gov. Walz stated: "My state is one of those you look, having a Democratic governor in Minnesota versus a Republican governor in the Dakotas, women's lives  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation on Feb. 18, 2024: WHEREAS: The grain industry - including production, handling, and transportation -- has a significant influence on Minnesota's economy; and WHEREAS: The safety of agricultural workers is of utmost importance to the success of this industry and the well-being of our farming communities; and WHEREAS: More than 900 cases of grain engulfment have been reported with a fatality rate of 62  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation on Feb. 19, 2024: WHEREAS: Through frigid winters and hot sunny days, across dirt roads and multi-lane highways, from the early morning to late at night, Minnesota's school bus drivers safely transport over 682,000 students to and from school and activities; and WHEREAS: Minnesota's school bus drivers provide an incredible service to our students and communities. They are each responsible for the safe  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Governor Tim Walz visited students at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota to recognize Career and Technical Education Month. Photos from the visit can be found here. Last week, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited Minneapolis Technical and Community College to also celebrate the month and highlight the demand for technical careers in Minnesota.   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2024: Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed HF 2757 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2757&version=latest&session=ls93&session_number=0&session_year=2023), legislation making various corrections to 2023's Tax bill. The corrections made in the bill include: Amendment to the state standard deduction law to update the standard deduction   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Today, a bipartisan group of legislators and a wide array of housing advocates announced the Minnesotans for More Homes Initiative, legislation that would bolster the state's "missing middle" housing supply and provide more affordable family homes. "Missing middle" housing is defined by sizes ranging from duplexes to courtyard apartments, and includes alternativ  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statements on Feb. 19, 2024, by State Sens. Andrew Lang, R-Olivia, and Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls: * * * Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) and Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released the following statements regarding the legislative Emergency Medical Services (EMS) task force recommendations: "The bottom line is that EMS services are essential, and they should be considered as such, and   more

ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following news: Thursday, the Minnesota National Guard is conducting an event at the Arden Hills-based Field Maintenance Shop to showcase their new vehicle and demonstrate modernization efforts occurring in the Army. "Modernization allows us greater interoperability with our active component military branches and our partners to face global threats," said Army Maj. Maggie Gregg, Minnesota National Guard's field maintena  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following news: By Spc. Tyler Becker, Minnesota National Guard Training is underway at Fort Cavazos, Texas for the 34th Infantry Division Headquarters. The Division began a mobilization earlier this year, in preparation for a deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield. "The headquarters battalion is essentially a support element to ensure that personnel, logistics, and administration issues are a  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit announces a team of six new partners to the firm, bolstering its business and litigation practice groups. All are joining from Dinsmore & Shohl with Gus Andreasen, Joe DeVito, Ian Larkin, Tom Walters, and Evonne Xu based in the Taft Detroit office and Jane Hahn based in the Taft Chicago office. "Taft is in the talent business. We pride ourselves in not having any office that serves as a 'headquarters'   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Indianapolis partner Kiamesha-Sylvia G. Colom will be a moderator during the ICSC+Law Symposium on Friday March 1, 2024. Colom will moderate a panel discussion on "Leasing 101 - Hot Topics" which will include the following customary provisions within leases: changes to force majeure since COVID, guaranty issues, broad use clause and issues with REAs and COREAS, common insurance issues, common LOI mist  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago partners Kimberly Copp and Julie Pleshivoy have been selected to Crain's Chicago Business' Notable Women in Law 2024 list. Honorees are those who hold a leadership role in professional organizations and civic service initiatives, show significant impact in their role and/or practice area, serve as role models or mentors to other women in the legal industry, and work to advance inclusive practices in th  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 19 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Adrian Thompson is featured in a new video from the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA), which highlights CMBA's Legacy 150 campaign. Cleveland's Bar turned 150 years old in 2023. The video revisits the bar's history, recognizes its community programs, and celebrates CMBA's past and present leadership. Thompson served as CMBA president in 2022-2023. To view the video, click here (https://www  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Cleveland partner Adrian Thompson recently recorded an episode of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association "MyBarStory" podcast. The battle over the desegregation of Cleveland schools began in the 1960's and culminated with a 27-year series of legal actions that became one of the most important and legendary cases in Cleveland history. The podcast features Thompson and attorneys James Hardiman, Raymond Ling,  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: The Special Healthcare Needs Clinic (SHNC) at the University of Minnesota's School of Dentistry has been awarded a Clinical Dental Education and Innovations Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, which will support technological and facility needs to improve efficiency in diagnosis, treatment planning and increase accessibility for patients. SHNC focuses on providing comprehensive dental   more