U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
Finstad Announces State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that he has invited Brown County Sheriff Jason Seidl to attend the 2024 State of the Union as his guest.
Sheriff Seidl joined the Brown County Sheriff's Office in 1994, and has served as Brown County Sheriff since 2019. He has spent more than 30 years serving in law enforcement, previously working for the Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service, the Prairie Correctio
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Finstad Slams Biden Administration Attack on U.S. Sugar Farmers
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) published a notice in the Federal Register increasing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) by 125,000 metric tons (MT), putting the market at risk for American sugar farmers. This decision is in direct conflict with Farm Bill precedent first set in 2008.
"Minnesota sugarbeet farmers produce th
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Rep. Angie Craig Announces Brian Peters, Executive Director of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, as her State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced that Brian Peters, Executive Director of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association(MPPOA), will be her guest for the State of the Union address tonight.
With over 10,000 members across the state, MPPOA is the largest association representing rank-and-file peace and police officers in Minnesota.
"I am honored to welcome Brian to Washington tonigh
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Rep. Angie Craig Helps Pass Bipartisan Funding Package, Advancing $16 Million in Federal Investments for Second District
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig helped pass bipartisan FY24 appropriations legislation - advancing more than $16 million in federal funding for community projects across the South Metro.
The long-overdue bipartisan legislative package also provides funding to expand veterans' health care, boost rural development programs, support local law enforcement and lower costs for American families.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar Hosts Minnesota State Rep. Cedrick Frazier as Her State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Rep. Ilhan Omar(D-MN) will host Minnesota State Representative Cedrick Frazier (DFL) as her guest to the 2024 State of the Union address. Rep. Frazier was the author of Minnesota's Restore the Vote legislation, a historic law signed in 2023 that reinstated voting rights to over 55,000 Minnesotans on parole, probation or supervised release after felony convictions.
"I'm honored to welcome Rep. Cedrick Frazie
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Rep. Omar Advances Over $12 Million For 15 Local Projects in Government Funding Package
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) announced $12,798,779 in Community Project Funding for 15 projects in the 5th District of Minnesota that was included in the House-passed 2024 appropriations government funding package. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in the Fifth District. In total, Rep. Omar has now advanced over $52 million for her district.
"I am proud to have advanced over
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Housing Project in Hubbard County
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $3,111,000 in funding for a workforce housing development project in Hubbard County. These projects would expand access to housing through the Heartland Lakes Development Commission. The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
"Employers in Hubbard County are repor
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Mankato Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $3,000,000 in funding for a wastewater infrastructure improvement project in Mankato. The project, which Klobuchar and Smith worked to include, will replace and upgrade the regional wastewater disinfection system that services Mankato and nine other customer communities. Kl
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Build a New Community Facility in Raymond
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $1,186,000 in funding for a project to construct a new building that will be used to house community events in Raymond. Currently, community events are held in a facility that is shared with the Raymond Fire Department. The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Expand Wastewater Capacity in Tower, Breitung
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $1,000,000 in funding for a project to increase wastewater capacity in Tower and Breitung. This project would help expand wastewater infrastructure for the Tower-Breitung Wastewater Board, which serves over 1,000 residents between the City of Tower and Breitung Township. Kl
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Improve Bridge Infrastructure in Pine County
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $2,800,000 in funding for a project to upgrade infrastructure in Pine County. This project, which Klobuchar and Smith worked to include, will help replace the aging County Road 61 bridge over Snake River. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representat
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Improve Water Infrastructure in Kanabec County
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $1,000,000 in funding for a project to upgrade water infrastructure in Kanabec County. This project, which Klobuchar and Smith worked to include, will help enable key infrastructure improvements to the Braham Water and Wastewater Treatment Center. Klobuchar and Smith reques
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Improve West Central Regional Water Supply
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $1,750,000 in funding for a water infrastructure project to benefit Norman County. The project would help Norman County develop a preliminary engineering report to help them make decisions on future water needs and address arsenic contamination to ensure communities have ac
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Make Improvements to Water Treatment Facility in Silver Bay
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $1,750,000 in funding for a project to make improvements to the water treatment facility in Silver Bay. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding and U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN) led the effort in the House. The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Make Upgrades to U.S. Highway 169, County Road 4 in Sherburne County
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $7,000,000 in funding for a project to make upgrades to U.S. Highway 169 and County Road 4 in Sherburne County. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN). The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
"This project will
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Preserve Historic Water Tower in Brainerd
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $500,000 in funding for a project to help preserve the historic water tower in Brainerd. The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
"Brainerd's water tower is a landmark, and last summer I stopped by the site with Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeaux and other city leaders
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Replace Eden Prairie Police Department Public Safety Mobile Command Center
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $963,000 in funding for a project to replace Eden Prairie Police Department's Public Safety Mobile Command Center. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-MN). The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
"This proje
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Upgrade Ramsey County First Responder Radios
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $2,965,000 in funding for a project to upgrade Ramsey County first responder radios. This project, which Klobuchar and Smith worked to include, will help ensure emergency and public safety communications networks remain intact and keep residents and emergency responders saf
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Upgrade the Albert Lea Wastewater Treatment Facility
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $1,000,000 in funding for the Albert Lea Wastewater Treatment Facility. Specifically, the funding will go toward updating the infrastructure at the Wastewater Treatment Facility to support local food producers while maintaining the city's high standards for environmental pr
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Project to Upgrade U.S. Highway 8 in Chisago County
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $5,000,000 in funding for a project to improve U.S. Highway 8 in Chisago County. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN). The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
"This project will make essential upgrades to
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Projects Benefiting Bemidji, Surrounding Areas
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included funding for projects to benefit Bemidji and surrounding areas. These projects, which Klobuchar and Smith worked to include, will help expand access to housing and enable key infrastructure improvements. The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
"From upgrading ou
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Projects to Benefit New Ulm
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $2,500,000 in funding for updates to the New Ulm Municipal Airport crosswind runway. Specifically, the project will relocate and construct a new crosswind runway at the New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM). The crosswind runway is needed to provide the FAA required minimum wind
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Projects to Improve Water Infrastructure in Waseca
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $750,000 for the construction of a new water tower and $2,100,000 to improve the wastewater infrastructure in Waseca. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN). The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
"By upgra
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding for Water Tower Replacement Project in Buhl
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $3,048,000 in funding for a project to replace the water tower in Buhl. Specifically, the funds will be used to replace the city's water tower and construct new water and sewer lines that will provide basic utility services for the development of the City of Buhl's South In
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding to Expand Access to Child Care, Early Childhood Education in Pope County
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $1,875,000 in funding for a project to create a new child care center licensed for 100 children from newborns to school-aged children as well as a community early childhood education hub in Pope County. The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
"For far too many
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Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Secure Funding to Upgrade Highway 29 in Benton County
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $5,000,000 in funding for a project to upgrade and extend Highway 29 in Benton County. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN). The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage.
"This project will make essential upgrades
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U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH ANNOUNCES ABORTION CLINIC DIRECTOR TAMMI KROMENAKER AS STATE OF THE UNION GUEST
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced that Tammi Kromenaker, the Clinic Director of the Red River Women's Clinic in Moorhead, MN, will be her guest at the President's State of the Union Address on Thursday, March 7th in Washington, D.C.
The Red River Women's Clinic spent nearly 25 years in Fargo, where it was North Dakota's sole abortion provider for most of that time. When the Supreme Co
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