State Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
House DFL Leadership Statements on February Budget Forecast
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 1 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following statements on Feb. 29, 2024:
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Today, Minnesota Management and Budget released the February Budget and Economic Forecast. The forecast shows a state economy that continues to grow and a stable state budget.
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House Speaker Melissa Hortman issued the following statement:
"Today's budget forecast shows that Democratic leadership has Minnesota on the right path. Our economy
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Luther College Regent Dr. Michael Osterholm Receives Government Service Award From AMA
DECORAH, Iowa, March 2 -- Luther College issued the following news:
Dr. Michael Osterholm, class of 1975, was presented with the Outstanding Government Service Award from the American Medical Association in February. Osterholm, who serves on Luther College's Board of Regents, is a world-renowned epidemiologist and the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota.
The award is presented to elected and career public servants at the sta
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Minn. Commerce Dept. Joins $1.5 Million Multistate Securities Settlement Against Crypto Platform TradeStation
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 -- The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
The Minnesota Department of Commerce is one of multiple states to enter into a settlement with TradeStation Crypto, Inc. The settlement resolves the investigation into TradeStation's cryptocurrency interest-earning program. See consent order (https://www.cards.commerce.state.mn.us/documents/%7BA4DE809F-C449-4573-9D24-58940F4A58F2%7D/download?documentClass=ENFORCEMENT_ACTIONS&contentSequence=0
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Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept. Announces Two New Workforce Development Directors
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news:
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has named two new workforce development leaders: Ama Eli Akakpo as Employment and Training Programs (ETP) Director and Mitzi Hobot as CareerOneStop Director.
Akakpo will oversee the following grantmaking initiatives: State Adult Career Pathways, Youth, Dislocated Worker program, Federal Workforce Innova
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Minn. House DFL Caucus: House Committees Meet on the Impact of Gun Violence on Children, Pass Gun Violence Prevention Bills
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 1 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
Today, the Minnesota House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee met jointly with the House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee to receive a presentation on the significant increase of firearm deaths among children. The Public Safety committee also heard and passed two gun violence prevention bills. HF 4300, authored by Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn
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Minn. Senate Republican Caucus: Senator Dahms Responds to Budget Forecast and $3.7 Billion Surplus
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Feb. 29, 2024:
Minnesota's Department of Management and Budget (MMB) today released its February revenue forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/forecast/forecast/), providing information and an outlook for Minnesota's financial picture. The report shows the surplus increased an additional $1.324 billion from the November forecast for a total surplus of $3.715 billion in the current biennium. Howev
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Minn. State Rep. Lee Issues Statement on State Budget Forecast, Bonding Capacity
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 1 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Rep. Fue Lee, DFL-Minneapolis:
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Today, Minnesota Management and Budget released the February Budget and Economic Forecast. In addition to depicting a state economy that continues to grow and a stable state budget, the forecast also shows the state's bonding capacity for a Capital Investment bill is up to $980 million, an increase from previous estima
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Minn. State Sen. Anderson: February State Budget Forecast Warns Against Additional Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 1, 2024, by State Sen. Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo:
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Friends and neighbors,
Minnesota's Department of Management and Budget recently released its February revenue forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/forecast/forecast/), providing an outlook for our state's financial picture. The report shows the surplus increased by $1.324 billion from the November forecast, bringing the curren
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Minn. State Sen. Bahr Responds to the February Budget Forecast, Cautions Against Additional State Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Cal Bahr, R-East Bethel:
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On Thursday, Feb. 29, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/mmbhome/?id=611011), which provides an outlook for the state's financial picture. The forecast shows Democrat tax increases leading to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural de
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Minn. State Sen. Drazkowski Statement on Budget Forecast Showing $1.5 Billion Structural Deficit
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa:
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The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual February economic forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/forecast/forecast/). The report, which details the state's budget picture, projects a surplus of $3.7 billion for 2025 after Democrats imposed $10 billion in tax increases during the 2023 session
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Minn. State Sen. Eichorn Statement on Budget Forecast Showing $1.5 Billion Structural Deficit
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids:
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The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual February economic forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/forecast/forecast/). The report, which details the state's budget picture, projects a surplus of $3.7 billion for 2025 after Democrats imposed $10 billion in tax increases during the 2023 sess
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Minn. State Sen. Housley Responds to Budget Forecast and the Result of Democrats' Runaway Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Karin Housley, R-Stillwater:
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Today the state released the February budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural deficit beginning in 2026. The new surplus forecast does not account for any new spending, meaning that new spending bills passed in 2024 will further increase the deficit.
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Minn. State Sen. Koran Statement on Budget Forecast Showing $1.5 Billion Structural Deficit
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Mark Koran, R-North Branch:
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The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual February economic forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/forecast/forecast/). The report, which details the state's budget picture, projects a surplus of $3.7 billion for 2025 after Democrats imposed $10 billion in tax increases during the 2023 session.
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Minn. State Sen. Kreun Responds to Budget Forecast Resulting From Runaway Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Michael Kreun, R-Blaine:
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Today the state released the February budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion deficit beginning in 2026. The new surplus forecast does not account for any new spending, meaning that new spending bills passed in 2024 will further increase the deficit.
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Senator
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Minn. State Sen. Lang Responds to Budget Forecast and the Result of Democrats' Runaway Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on March 1, 2024, by State Sen. Andrew Lang, R-Olivia:
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Yesterday the state released the February budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural deficit beginning in 2026. The forecasted surplus does not account for any new spending, meaning that any ongoing spending bills passed in 2024 will further increase the struct
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Minn. State Sen. Lieske Statement on Budget Forecast Showing $1.5 Billion Structural Deficit
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Bill Lieske, R-Lonsdale:
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The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual February economic forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/forecast/forecast/). The report, which details the state's budget picture, projects a surplus of $3.7 billion for 2025 after Democrats imposed $10 billion in tax increases during the 2023 session. Ho
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Minn. State Sen. Mathews Responds to the February Budget Forecast, Cautions Against Additional State Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Andrew Mathews, R-Princeton:
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On Thursday, Feb. 29, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/forecast/forecast/), which provides an outlook for the state's financial picture. The forecast shows Democrat tax increases leading to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structura
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Minn. State Sen. Nelson Statement on Budget Forecast Showing $1.5 Billion Structural Deficit
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Carla Nelson, R-Rochester:
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Announces Agenda to Repair Minnesota
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The office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) today released its annual February economic forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/forecast/forecast/). The report, which details the state's budget picture, projects a surplus of $3.7 billion. However, Minnesota also faces a structura
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Minn. State Sen. Pratt Responds to Budget Forecast and the Result of Democrats' Runaway Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake:
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Today the state released the February budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural deficit beginning in 2026. The new surplus forecast does not account for any new spending, meaning that new spending bills passed in 2024 will further increase the deficit.
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Minn. State Sen. Rasmusson Responds to the February Budget Forecast, Cautions Against Additional State Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls:
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On Thursday, Feb. 29, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/mmbhome/?id=611011), which provides an outlook for the state's financial picture. The forecast shows Democrat tax increases leading to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion stru
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Minn. State Sen. Weber Responds to the February Budget Forecast, Cautions Against Additional State Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on March 1, 2024, by State Sen. Bill Weber, R-Luverne:
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On Thursday, Feb. 29, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast (https://mn.gov/mmb/mmbhome/?id=611011), which provides an outlook for the state's financial picture. The forecast shows Democrat tax increases leading to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural defi
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Minn. State Sen. Westrom: Save Our Historic Minnesota State Flag
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 1, 2024, by State Sen. Torrey Westrom, R-Alexandria:
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Friends and neighbors,
As seen through the numerous constituent emails, phone calls and sidewalk chats I've had in recent months, many Minnesotans are concerned with getting rid of our old state flag. I am also troubled by Democrats' attempts to erase our state's history, and I strongly believe we need to preserve this impor
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Minn. State Senate Minority Leader Johnson: There's No Leaping Over Democrat Runaway Spending
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks:
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Today the state released the February budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural deficit beginning in 2026. The deficit is forecasted as if the surplus will not be spent, meaning on-going spending bills passed in 2024 could further
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Student Representatives to Share Perspectives on U of M Initiatives
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 2 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release:
During its March meetings, the Board of Regents will receive the annual report from the student representatives to the Board, focusing on student experiences and key issues facing students across the University of Minnesota System.
The report, presented by Student Representative Chair Flora Yang from the Twin Cities campus and Vice Chair Hal Johnson from the Morris campus, features student perspe
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