{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"MN\" and year = 2024 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-statement-passing-president-jimmy-carter", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement on Sunday evening after the Carter Center announced the death of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100:\n\n\u201cI am deeply saddened by the passing of President Carter. His love of America and all of humanity was apparent throughout his lifelong public service as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, as Governor of Georgia, and as President of the United States.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a testament to his character that he dedicated his post-presidency to directly helping others \u2014 from villagers in Africa to an East Side Saint Paul couple who needed help repainting and caulking their windows. It was an honor to join him in 2010 to help rebuild and revitalize Saint Paul homes during a Habitat for Humanity build. I\u2019m grateful to have experienced President Carter\u2019s compassion and commitment up close and I will treasure these memories as I continue to work to expand affordable housing for all Americans in Congress.\n\n\u201cPresident Carter lived his values by seeking harmony with nature and humankind \u2014 leadership that has inspired my own work to improve child and maternal health around the world. I\u2019m grateful for his leadership, kindness, and decency which brought light to the world and good to America.\n\n\u201cA public servant until the very end of his days, President Jimmy Carter leaves a positive imprint on the fabric of American history. May we all aspire to be more like him. I send my deepest condolences to President Carter\u2019s children, grandchildren, and loved ones, and join all Americans as we mourn the loss of our 39th president.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=C491D691-7010-4363-8E41-DD985E6D9CBF", "Klobuchar Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter", "2024-12-29", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter.\n\n\u201cToday, America mourns the loss of President Jimmy Carter \u2014 a husband, dad, grandpa, veteran, farmer, and lifelong public servant.\n\nPresident Carter earned a special place in the hearts of Minnesotans when he invited Senator Walter Mondale to join his presidential ticket. On the wall in the Carter Museum in Atlanta are Vice President Mondale\u2019s words uttered shortly after their 1980 defeat, summing up their four years in office: \u201cWe told the truth. We obeyed the law. We kept the peace.\u201d\n\nMinnesota will always remember the \u201cGrits and Fritz\u201d ticket, but President Carter gave our nation that and more. Even during a period of economic uncertainty, he made key advancements in protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, bolstering Social Security, and strengthening America\u2019s leadership on the world stage.\n\nIn the years following his presidency, President Carter showed the world that public service transcends public office. He founded the Carter Center, which to this day is advancing peace, public health, and human rights across the globe. His devotion to serving others continued until the very end \u2014 so many of us were moved by the videos of him building homes alongside fellow Habitat for Humanity volunteers in his final years.\n\nI was lucky enough to share several wonderful memories with President Carter in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. We prayed together at Maranatha Baptist Church, I watched him teach Sunday school, and we shared pimento cheese sandwiches. Each time, his profound faith was clearly on display.\n\nAs President Carter reunites with his beloved wife Rosalynn, we should recognize his passing for what it is \u2014 the culmination of a life well lived. He will be remembered not as a politician, but as an unrelenting force for good.\n\nJohn\u2019s and my prayers are with Jack, Chip, Jeff, Amy, and the entire Carter family at this time.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-statement-passing-senator-kari-dziedzic", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Passing of Senator Kari Dziedzic", "2024-12-28", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 Following news of the passing of former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic at the age of 62, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cMy prayers are with the family, colleagues, and friends of Kari Dziedzic. Minnesota is a better place thanks to her exemplary leadership. Kari\u2019s public service helped make Minnesota a more welcoming, inclusive, and prosperous state for all, and her determined spirit inspired many, including me.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=239A2EF6-9609-4E16-AC9E-671633560D17", "Klobuchar Statement on the Passing of State Senator Kari Dziedzic", "2024-12-28", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the passing of Minnesota State Senator and former DFL Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic.\n\nKari Dziedzic was an incredible public servant who gave so much to our state. She long served as my state Senator and I got to see firsthand how she listened to and worked with the people in the district and how effective she was. She governed with strength and calm and grace and was able to get big things done without political drama. That earned her the respect of her colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Our family\u2019s prayers are with Kari\u2019s friends and family during this difficult time.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=43C74E92-7898-43A6-9FA1-DC0C2459DB8F", "Bipartisan Klobuchar Legislation to Designate the Bald Eagle as the National Bird is Signed into Law", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith introduced the legislation in the Senate. Representatives Brad Finstad and Angie Craig led companion legislation in the House of Representatives.\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her legislation to designate the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States has been signed into law. This legislation was co-sponsored by Tina Smith (D-MN), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN) and Angie Craig (D-MN) led companion legislation in the House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cIn Minnesota, we know a thing or two about eagles: we are home to one of the largest populations of bald eagles in the country as well as the National Eagle Center in Wabasha,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThe bald eagle is a symbol of our country\u2019s freedom and strength and with our legislation now signed into law, the bald eagle is officially our national bird.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is an exciting day. The Bald Eagle has symbolized American ideals since its placement on the Great Seal in 1782,\u201d said Preston Cook, Co-Chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center and author of American Eagle - A Visual History of Our National Emblem. \u201cWith this legislation, we honor its historic role and solidify its place as our national bird and an emblem of our national identity.\u201d\n\nThe bald eagle has proudly been depicted as the national symbol of the United States since June 20, 1782, when our country\u2019s Founding Fathers at the Second Continental Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States. Since that time, the bald eagle design has gone on to appear on official documents, currency, flags, public buildings, sports teams, and other government-related items. Today, the bald eagle is synonymous with American life and this legislation will officially designate it as the National Bird of the United States.\n\nIn the Senate, the legislation was led by Klobuchar and Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN), Angie Craig (D-MN), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Don Beyer (D-VA).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=67A111C6-912D-44A0-BC9E-14484A8C2DAD", "Klobuchar Statement on the Passing of Former State Representative Mary Murphy", "2024-12-26", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the passing of former Minnesota State Representative Mary Murphy.\n\n\u201cMary Murphy was an incredible Minnesotan who dedicated her life to serving the Northland. As a former teacher, she was a strong advocate for improving education for our children and she also fought to protect victims of domestic violence and stalking. Mary was in so many ways ahead of her time and was often the only woman at the table in northern Minnesota. That\u2019s changed now thanks to her trailblazing legacy. John and I send our deepest condolences to Mary\u2019s friends and family.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omars-statement-president-bidens-death-penalty-clemency-decision", "Rep. Omar\u2019s Statement on President Biden\u2019s Death Penalty Clemency Decision", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement on President Biden\u2019s death penalty clemency decision.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden's decision to commute 37 federal death sentences represents one of the most significant mass commutations of death sentences in our nation's history and demonstrates progress toward ending the practice of capital punishment in our federal system.\n\n\u201cThe death penalty disproportionately affects marginalized communities, particularly Black and Brown individuals, and is deeply flawed by issues like wrongful convictions, poor legal defense, and prosecutorial misconduct. It fuels a cycle of injustice and violence, reinforcing a system that fails to respect the value of human life.\n\n\u201cThis moment would not be possible without the determination of families, advocates, and communities who have fought to make this moment possible. Their voices, often raised in the face of opposition, have been instrumental in bringing us to this point.\n\n\u201cI am deeply grateful to President Biden for taking this step and demonstrating leadership to build a more humane justice system. We must continue to work toward a criminal justice system focused on rehabilitation, not retribution. Today's action brings us closer to that goal, but our work is not finished until we completely end this practice on both the federal and state levels.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-president-elect-trump-responsible-impending", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum: President-Elect Trump is Responsible for the Impending Shutdown", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 On Thursday evening, the U.S. House voted in a bipartisan fashion to defeat a temporary spending bill negotiated among Republican factions that would have extended the U.S. debt by trillions of dollars to make room for tax cuts for the wealthy. Following the vote, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cPresident-elect Trump is responsible for the impending shutdown. We had a bipartisan agreement and a plan to keep the government open, but Elon Musk and President-elect Trump had their own idea \u2013 and it failed tonight. Time is quickly running out for Republicans to avoid a shutdown. Let\u2019s return to the original bipartisan agreement that Democrats and Republicans from both the House and Senate agreed upon to keep the government open for the American people.\n\n\u201cAnd let\u2019s remember: Congress doesn\u2019t work for the executive branch. We work for our constituents\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mccollum-votes-avert-government-shutdown", "Rep. McCollum Votes to Avert Government Shutdown", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 On Friday evening, the U.S. House approved a short-term government funding measure by a vote of 366-41 that will keep the government open through March 14. Following the vote, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cToday is a good day for the American people. By voting in an overwhelmingly bipartisan way to keep the federal government open and working for all Americans, the House of Representatives also rejected a dishonest stunt by billionaire Elon Musk and his most fanatic follower, President-elect Trump, to raise the debt limit to create room for massive tax giveaways to the wealthy.\n\n\u201cIt is with great sadness that Republicans walked away from an earlier bipartisan, bicameral agreement, and removed key provisions from that legislation, including support research for treatment and cures for childhood cancer, protections for Americans\u2019 online privacy, a ban on junk fees, and a provision that would have reduced the cost of prescription drugs. However, the American people do not deserve to suffer the consequences of Republican irresponsibility, and I voted to keep the government open and working for all Americans.\n\n\u201cHouse Republicans had months to get their work done on time, and we only reached this point due to their irresponsible and reckless approach to governing. I\u2019m glad that the government will remain open, but this frenzied week foreshadows the erratic, chaotic, unreliable four years that lay ahead of us with Donald Trump\u2019s presidency.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mccollum-votes-avert-government-shutdown-0", "Rep. McCollum Votes to Avert Government Shutdown", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 On Friday evening, the U.S. House approved a short-term government funding measure by a vote of 366-34 that will keep the government open through March 14. Following the vote, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cToday is a good day for the American people. By voting in an overwhelmingly bipartisan way to keep the federal government open and working for all Americans, the House of Representatives also rejected a dishonest stunt by billionaire Elon Musk and his most fanatic follower, President-elect Trump, to raise the debt limit to create room for massive tax giveaways to the wealthy.\n\n\u201cIt is with great sadness that Republicans walked away from an earlier bipartisan, bicameral agreement, and removed key provisions from that legislation, including support research for treatment and cures for childhood cancer, protections for Americans\u2019 online privacy, a ban on junk fees, and a provision that would have reduced the cost of prescription drugs. However, the American people do not deserve to suffer the consequences of Republican irresponsibility, and I voted to keep the government open and working for all Americans.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-betty-mccollum-donald-trump-elon-musk-are-forcing-government-shutdown", "U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum: Donald Trump & Elon Musk are Forcing a Government Shutdown", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement in response to the decision by House Republicans to abandon bipartisan legislation to keep the federal government open through March 14:\n\n\u201cOn Wednesday, Republican and Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate announced an agreement to advance a short-term extension for federal government funding and provide long-overdue disaster relief and recovery dollars for communities. Later in the day when House Republicans saw a tweet from Elon Musk, which was cheered on by President-elect Trump, they made the decision to blow up this bipartisan agreement. Republicans are recklessly jeopardizing the economic security and well-being of all Americans due to the whims of an unelected billionaire.\u201d\n\n\u201cFunding for the federal government expires at midnight on Friday, December 20. All Americans and Democrats in Congress are now waiting to see a plan for a clean Continuing Resolution from House Republicans that prevents a government shutdown and stops any provisions that threaten Americans\u2019 long-term retirement security. Make no mistake, it is the decisions made by the Republican Majority and President-elect Trump that have brought our nation to the brink of a federal government shutdown.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smiths-provision-reconnecting-community-to-area-around-upper-st-anthony-falls-lock-to-be-signed-into-law/", "U.S. Senator Tina Smith\u2019s Provision Reconnecting Community to Area Around\u00a0Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock to Be Signed into Law", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) announced her provision, written along with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN05) to expand community access to land around the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock, passed the Senate as part of the Water Resources Development Act and is expected to be signed into law. The provision directs the Army Corps of Engineers to minimize the space they use around the lock and dam as much as possible, while maintaining access for safety and maintenance purposes, to make room for the development of a public recreation space. Redevelopment for a recreational space is being led by Ow\u00e1mniyomni Okh\u00f3dayapi, a Dakota-led non-profit.\n\n\u201cMinnesotans value our lakes and rivers, and this provision recognizes that,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThis policy change is a key step to reopening the area around the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam for the community to enjoy while ensuring the lock and dam infrastructure continues protecting Minneapolis\u2019 water supply and protecting Lake Superior from invasive carp.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-amy-klobuchar-celebrate-historic-investment-in-states-largest-electric-co-op-for-affordable-clean-energy/", "U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Celebrate Historic Investment in State\u2019s Largest Electric Co-Op for Affordable, Clean Energy", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN), celebrated historic funding for clean, reliable and low-cost energy for rural Minnesotans. Connexus Energy will use funding secured by Senators Smith and Klobuchar to produce over 280 megawatts of clean energy through hydro, solar and wind energy that will lower costs for its 146,000 members in rural Minnesota while supporting 400 jobs. With $170 million in funding, these projects will reduce climate pollution by more than 1.1 million tons of harmful, climate-warming emissions each year.\n\nMinnesota\u2019s electric cooperatives provide electricity to nearly one-third of the state. Connexus is based in Ramsey, Minnesota and serves 146,000 members across Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Sherburne, and Washington counties.\n\n\u201cThe clean energy transition is here, and we can either lead or follow. I want Minnesota to lead, and with this announcement, we will,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cWith this investment, cooperatives can unleash clean energy in a way that works best for their communities. This will fight climate change. This will lower energy costs. And this will strengthen our energy security and resilience by ensuring our rural communities continue to have safe, reliable and clean, American-made energy for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cDomestically produced renewable power strengthens our energy independence and boosts rural economies,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar. \u201cThese Empowering Rural America Program grants will lower rural energy costs, create good paying jobs, and support renewable energy projects in Minnesota and across the country.\u201d\n\nSenator Smith was instrumental in securing this funding for rural electric co-ops through her work on the clean energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. The program, dubbed the Empowering Rural America (or New ERA) program, was partially inspired by Senator Smith\u2019s Flexible Financing for Rural America Act.\n\nThis is the fourth Minnesota rural electric co-op to receive funding thanks to provisions authored by Smith. In September 2024, the following co-ops also received funding for clean, affordable energy.\n\nDairyland Power Cooperative (Southeast Minnesota)\n\nThis $573 million investment will support eight wind and solar power installations across rural Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois.\n\nDairyland\u2019s electric rates are estimated to be 42 percent lower over 10 years than they would have been without this funding.\n\nGreat River Energy (Southern, Central, and Northeast Minnesota)\n\nGreat River Energy will produce 1,275 megawatts of energy across rural portions of Minnesota and North Dakota.\n\nThese investments are estimated to create over 1,600 short and long-term jobs, reduce costs by $30 million on average annually, and reduce carbon emissions by over 5.49 million tons each year.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-and-amy-klobuchar-announce-over-20-million-in-federal-funding-to-preserve-affordable-housing/", "U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar Announce Over $20 Million in Federal Funding to Preserve Affordable Housing", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Chair of the Senate Housing Subcommittee, and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) announced over $20 million in federal funding for the Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) to preserve affordable housing in manufactured housing communities and support Tribal communities across the Upper Midwest. This funding, awarded through the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) grants, will ensure long-term housing affordability, infrastructure improvements, and community redevelopment for residents in historically underserved areas.\n\nThe funding will support MHP\u2019s D.R.E.A.M. Initiative (Driving Resilience, Equity, and Affordability through Manufactured Housing), benefiting six Resident-Owned Communities of manufactured housing in Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as 28 Tribal communities across the Upper Midwest.\n\n\u201cWithout a safe, decent place to live, nothing else in your life works. Manufactured housing communities are a critical source of affordable homeownership for families, but they\u2019ve been historically overlooked and under supported,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThis investment will help preserve affordable housing, strengthen infrastructure, and support a variety of communities in Minnesota and across the Upper Midwest. By ensuring long-term affordability, we\u2019re giving people the stability, security, and opportunity they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cSafe and affordable housing is essential for families and the health of our communities, but right now, for far too many, the housing market is inaccessible,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar. \u201cThis grant provides critical resources to improve long-term affordability, upgrade infrastructure, and expand access to quality housing where it\u2019s needed the most.\u201d\n\n\u201cManufactured housing is an essential component of our nation\u2019s housing system, providing stability for over 22 million Americans,\u201d said Anne Mavity, Executive Director of MHP. \u201cMHP is eager to expand our community development work to preserve this vital housing resource. We are thrilled HUD has entrusted us with these funds to help manufactured home communities thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis PRICE grant represents a powerful opportunity to address long-standing challenges in manufactured housing communities,\u201d said Victoria Clark-West, Executive Director of Northcountry Cooperative Foundation. \u201cThrough collaboration with MHP, we\u2019re excited to deliver meaningful improvements that will enhance quality of life and preserve housing security for thousands of residents.\u201d\n\nThe D.R.E.A.M Initiative will fund critical infrastructure improvements, support community ownership transitions, and rehabilitate existing homes to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable housing options. Targeted investments include:\n\nInfrastructure Improvements: Funding to repair and replace essential infrastructure like roads and utilities in existing Resident-Owned Communities.\n\nCommunity Ownership Support: Assistance for communities transitioning to resident ownership to ensure long-term affordability.\n\nTribal Housing Rehabilitation: Grants for Tribes to rehabilitate owner-occupied and rental manufactured homes, improving living conditions and resilience against natural disasters.\n\nThe funding will directly impact resident-owned communities in Moorhead, Fairmont, Fridley, and Worthington in Minnesota and Tribal Nations across the state will benefit from investments aimed at addressing disparities in housing affordability and access.\n\nManufactured housing is a critical source of affordable homeownership for low- and moderate-income families, particularly in rural and Tribal areas where other housing options are limited or cost-prohibitive. This funding will help boost affordable homeownership and ensure the residents of manufactured housing communities have access to safe, stable, and affordable homes for decades to come.\n\nThis funding is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s (HUD) Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE), which was created in 2022 and aims to address housing affordability and challenges nationwide by investing in manufactured housing. Senator Smith cosponsors the PRICE Act, led by Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV), which would permanently authorize the program, and she has supported funding for the program to fund neighborhood upgrades, home improvements and preserve affordable housing for communities nationwide.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-statement-rep-david-scott", "Rep. Angie Craig Statement on Rep. David Scott", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement:\n\n\u201cDavid Scott\u2019s historic service to American farmers as the first Black Chair and Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee will be felt for generations.\n\n\u201cDuring his more than 20-year tenure on the Agriculture Committee, Ranking Member Scott has been a steadfast leader for American families, farmers and workers. His relentless efforts to protect nutrition assistance, deliver for family farmers \u2013 especially new and beginning farmers \u2013 and support our nation\u2019s HBCUs and 1890s Land Grant universities have changed our country for the better.\n\n\u201cI was proud to nominate Ranking Member Scott to serve as Chair of the House Agriculture Committee in the 117th Congress, and it\u2019s been an honor to serve alongside him and learn from him in the years since. On behalf of every American whose life has been touched by Ranking Member Scott\u2019s work, I thank him for his leadership. I will do everything in my power to ensure our Committee lives up to the rich legacy he\u2019s built.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=6B713089-F247-48E6-BB63-94B0FC7722A6", "Klobuchar Selected as Top Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Amy Klobuchar was chosen to serve as the ranking member on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senator Klobuchar has been a member of the Agriculture Committee since her first term in Congress, working to pass three Farm Bills and successfully leading bills that have strengthened the safety net for Minnesota farmers and ranchers, invested in conservation programs, and supported homegrown energy.\n\n\u201cWhen I first came to the Senate, my number-one request was to be on the Agriculture Committee. I wanted to work on behalf of Minnesota\u2019s farmers, make sure Americans could feed their families, and boost our rural economy. From working across the aisle to strengthen our defenses against animal disease outbreaks to bolstering our ability to produce home-grown fuel and supporting conservation efforts, the work of the Agriculture Committee touches every aspect of our lives. I look forward to working with Chairman Boozman and Representatives Craig and G.T. Thompson to pass a strong farm bill.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=B52DFA8D-7D04-4DBE-A752-AA9DE5ABCF25", "Klobuchar Opening Remarks at Antitrust Subcommittee on Continuing Bipartisan Antitrust Enforcement and Reform", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WATCH KLOBUCHAR\u2019S FULL REMARKS HERE\n\nWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, held a hearing titled \u201cContinuing a Bipartisan Path Forward for Antitrust Enforcement and Reform.\u201d The hearing focused on areas of bipartisan agreement in antitrust enforcement, including cases brought under the past two administrations to address consolidation and monopolization markets including technology, healthcare, and live event ticketing, as well as the bipartisan collaboration among state attorneys general. The hearing caps Senator Klobuchar\u2019s four years as Subcommittee Chairwoman, which included 20 hearings examining competition issues in markets as diverse as journalism, housing, prescription drugs, Big Tech, and supply chains.\n\n\u201cRecent polling shows that Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike believe that there's a problem when too much power is concentrated in the hands of too few companies. One way we can tackle these problems is to vigorously defend competition and support it, and that means enforcing our antitrust laws. We know through time, and this is the nature of capitalism, that truly competitive markets can lower prices, give us better choices, and accelerate innovation. That is what has brought us to where we are in terms of innovation, and it's on us as leaders, as our forefathers have done back through history\u2014and a few foremothers\u2014what they have done is that they have fostered that competition by always making sure we're rejuvenating the antitrust laws and making sure they're getting enforced.\u201d said Klobuchar at the hearing.\n\nAs Chair, Klobuchar\n\nPassed the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), which updated merger filing fees for the first time since 2001, lowering fees on smaller acquisitions and increasing them for the largest mergers, raising additional revenue that Congress can use to fund antitrust enforcement. The legislation also included the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act, Klobuchar\u2019s legislation with Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) to empower state antitrust enforcement by making it easier for state attorneys general litigating antitrust cases to remain in their selected courts.\n\nIntroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act with Senator Chuck Grassley to set common sense rules of the road for major digital platforms to ensure they cannot abuse their dominance to unfairly preference their own products and services and distort competition. In January 2022, the legislation passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by a bipartisan vote of 16-6, making it the first major bill on technology competition to advance to the Senate floor since the dawn of the internet. The bill was reintroduced in June 2023.\n\nIntroduced the Open App Markets Act with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)to promote increased competition and innovation in the software applications and app store markets. In February 2022, the legislation passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by a bipartisan vote of 20-2.\n\nIntroduced the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act with eleven her colleagues, including Judiciary Committee members Senators Blumenthal (D-CT), Booker (D-NJ), Whitehouse (D-RI), Hirono (D-HI), and Welch (D-VT), to modernize our laws so competition can flourish and American consumers are treated fairly. The legislation strengthens prohibitions on anticompetitive mergers, prevents exclusionary conduct by dominant firms, and increases funding for federal antitrust enforcers.\n\nIntroduced the Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act with Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), to prevent companies from using algorithms to collude to set higher prices.\n\nA rough transcript of Klobuchar\u2019s opening remarks is available below. Video is available HERE for download.\n\nKlobuchar: I call to order this hearing of the Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust and Consumer Rights. The name of this hearing is very, very fitting for where we are right now: \u201cContinuing a Bipartisan Path Forward For Antitrust Enforcement and Reform.\u201d\n\nAnd I first want to welcome our witnesses, which I'll do shortly, and I want to thank ranking member Lee and his staff, as well as my staff, for the work they did on this hearing. And I also want to note that we are joined by Senator Grassley, who will be the chair of this committee, and I am very, very honored to have him here and for all of the long-time work that he has done when it comes to antitrust.\n\nAnd I think it makes our point that this subject transcends party and that it is really important that we keep focused on getting things done when it comes to consolidation and monopolies. We have a lot to do on behalf of the American people, and from my perspective, that means, yes, standing our ground, but it also means finding common ground when we can't.\n\nAnd one thing on which I know we all agree is that Americans like to have choices. That is the whole nature of capitalism and a competitive economy. Without choices, they get impacted severely when there are disruptions to fragile supply chains, if there are shortages. And one reason for what we're seeing right now with some of the costs in our economy is consolidation. Across more than 75% of our economy, a smaller number of large companies control more of a market than they did 20 years ago. Since 2008, American firms have engaged in more than 10 trillion in acquisitions. That's trillion with a T, and we see this consolidation in everything from cat food to caskets. Maybe that'll be the last time you hear me use that one\u2026\n\nAnd big tech companies, some of the largest companies the world has ever known, dominate our digital lives, influencing what we see, the products we buy, the voices we hear, and even how smaller businesses can operate and innovate. And that's one of the things during my last few years that's changed. We've had a number of small businesses now coming to us, certainly Senator Grassley and myself, on our bill that we have on tech, saying, \u201cfirst, we thought this was great. We still need tech. We're glad it's there, but man, it is very hard for us when these big companies are putting their products [first] when they own the channel that these are marketed through, that would be the platforms, and then they also have their own products, and then they're putting them above ours. It's a big problem,\u201d And that's something I think everyone should be watching for as we're seeing more and more support for the work that we're doing.\n\nAmericans across the spectrum understand this. Recent polling shows that Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike believe that there's a problem when too much power is concentrated in the hands of too few companies. One way we can tackle these problems is to vigorously defend competition and support it, and that means enforcing our antitrust laws. We know through time, and this is the nature of capitalism, that truly competitive markets can lower prices, give us better choices, and accelerate innovation. That is what has brought us to where we are in terms of innovation, and it's on us as leaders, as our forefathers have done back through history\u2014and a few foremothers \u2014what they have done is that they have fostered that competition by always making sure we're rejuvenating the antitrust laws and making sure they're getting enforced.\n\nFour years ago, Senator Lee and I held a hearing examining what a competition policy for the 21st century should look like. At that hearing, I spoke about cracks in the foundation of our free market economy that stem from a lack of competition.\n\nSince then, I have chaired 19 hearings examining competition problems and algorithms and solutions, everything from consolidation in healthcare and the health insurance market to merger enforcement to housing, as well as the emerging issues that we are seeing, such as the impact of consolidation, as I mentioned, on our supply chain and with changing technology. We looked at what's happening in things like rental housing rental markets when it comes to what is really high-tech collusion with information and how that affects people.\n\nOne of the things I was proudest about of our hearings\u2014and the work we've done\u2014is that I believe we have made real change. Yes, we passed some bills. Yes, we got more and more people on board with this. But most importantly, we have continued our role as not just advocates for change, but also for oversight of the agencies, and the work that has been done at the FTC and at the Justice Department.\n\nAnd the hearing that I will most remember was the work that Senator Lee and I did with Live Nation-Ticketmaster. It was a very memorable hearing because we couldn't really get many artists to come forward. And the one that came forward was Clyde Lawrence of the band Lawrence. He was really an effective witness, and for both Democrats and Republicans alike, it was very helpful for them to hear that[] story of consolidation, [and] how it affects artists. But in any case, during the hearing, I remember this, Mike, because it was one of your great moments. He kept turning around and talking to someone, and people asked me later, because it was a televised hearing, if that was his lawyer. And I said, No, it was his saxophone player, which it was. And so, at one point, a letter was read by a famous star musician by the CEO of Live Nation. And Senator Lee said, \u201cWe are all a fan of that musician, but with all due respect, they're not an expert on vertical mergers.\u201d And I saw our witness writing things away, and I'm just like, maybe you want to just stay out of answering this. But it was a very memorable hearing, because you literally couldn't tell on what side of the aisle people came from. And it then led, not only to some work Mike and I did in pushing forward some ideas, and then Senator Cornyn and I have done a major bill for fans in the Commerce Committee.\n\nBut out of that came a major, major investigation, and the evidence that we collected in that hearing, I know, informed the Justice Department's decision about moving forward with the work they are doing on the monopoly of Live Nation-Ticketmaster.\n\nThis committee has also worked across the aisle to introduce and advance significant antitrust reforms. Such as my legislation with Senator Grassley to update corporate merger fees for the first time in 20 years, as Senator Grassley would always note. It was signed into law, and it allowed for more resources for the agencies. Before this law went into effect, there were more than 350 fewer employees working at the DOJ antitrust division than there were in 1979. And by the way, there was an actual vote on this and showed the significant support of the Senate on both sides for this.\n\nBut we also passed legislation, led by Ranking Member Lee, to ensure state enforcers can keep their enforcement actions in the courts they choose, avoiding wasteful, time-consuming venue transfers and consolidation with private lawsuits, and that was supported by Republican and Democratic attorney generals across the nation.\n\nI continue to work with Senator Grassley on our legislation to stop anti-competitive self-preferencing in our digital markets\u2026 with Senators Blumenthal and Blackburn to pass their bill to promote competition in app stores. Very, very important. With Ranking Member Lee on our bill to ensure no online advertising giant can control every side of the ad tech market. Of course, a subject of the Justice Department action. Senator Durbin has also been very active in this and in many of the online issues. While these bills have yet, and I emphasize yet, to pass, their contents provide antitrust enforcers a roadmap for remedies on their cases, including the Justice Department's proposed ban on Google self-preferencing its search product in Android.\n\nFinally, the Judiciary Committee has passed numerous bipartisan bills, and we thank Senator Durbin and Senator Grassley for [their] long time work on this, Senator Cornyn and as well as Senator Lindsey Graham to stop the abuses of Big Pharma that keep affordable generic drugs off the market. It's time these bills become law.\n\nBringing competition issues to the forefront has also resulted in bipartisan consensus that our antitrust laws must be enforced.\n\nI had the honor of introducing Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter. I remember that day well because his son, who was younger, was a big fan of Senator Ossoff and took Senator Ossoff's pencil, and Senate [coaster] as a souvenir from the event.\n\nAs senators, this always means a lot when we have, like, a fan base and or a fan of some kind. Senator Ossof was a celebrity to Jonathan Kanter's son. And also I introduced FTC Chair Lina Khan to the Commerce Committee and helped shepherd both of them through the Senate with strong bipartisan votes. Khan 69 to 29, but who's counting? Kanter, 68 to 29. With this bipartisan mandate, they went on to bring major cases involving Google, Amazon, Apple, Live Nation, as I mentioned, and many others, groceries and healthcare.\n\nImportantly, Nearly every single one of these cases and many more, including the FTC's recent successful suit to block the merger of the two major grocery chains, was supported, and this is very key as we go forward and see a change in administration, that it was supported by a strong bipartisan coalition of Attorney Generals across the country. We don't often think of states like California and Oklahoma pairing up\u2014or Minnesota and Texas\u2014but this has happened in many ways for the support of the work that we have done.\n\nAnother legacy from the Biden Administration was a continuation of a number of vital cases that started under the Trump administration, prevailing in the Google search case earlier this year and readying the Facebook case for trial next year.\n\nWhen you think of successful antitrust efforts that have been positive for the public, like the AT&T breakup, when you look at it, AT&T is still there and doing well, but you also have a much better cell phone marketplace and much lower long-distance rates. So, that case spanned several different administrations and different parties. So the Biden administration didn't simply toss cases brought by the Republicans or settle them for pennies on the dollar. They strengthened them. They won them, and we are hopeful that the incoming Trump administration will do the same thing. I will say, I will be watching.\n\nThe Biden administration also built on the Trump administration's willingness to litigate the first case challenging a vertical merger in decades. While this case ultimately failed, it paved the way for the Biden FTC and Justice Department to challenge a number of vertical mergers, including unwinding an acquisition that stopped a single company from controlling cutting-edge cancer detection tests and preventing a major chip supplier from acquiring a key chip designer, just before the AI boom.\n\nWe have talked a lot in this past election, if any of you noticed, about bringing down costs and how you can do it. And that is why I just want that to continue. I don't want it to be just talk. I want it to be action in every way possible. And to me, that means we're going to have to have strong enforcement of our antitrust laws.\n\nWe are here together to say that this has always spanned politics, and that must continue. I'm looking forward to meeting the new nominee for the Antitrust Justice Department position. I know that there are people on both sides of the aisle who have worked with her and said good things. I'm sure I won't agree with everything she ever does or has said. I always have to say that, you know, when you're in the other party. But I just want to strongly encourage her to continue the work that's going on now.\n\nIt has been a privilege. I would like to say just this committee to work with Jonathan Kanter. He is somehow the happy warrior through having to deal with a lot of hard cases and a lot of difficult Senator questions from all of us, and that's part of our job. I also, as a member of the Commerce Committee, have enjoyed working with Lina Khan, and I look forward to the confirmation hearing ahead for the antitrust position.\n\nAs I prepare to hand the gavel back to Senator Lee\u2026 I also again want to acknowledge Chair Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and, of course, the always present Senator Grassley, who actually texted me this morning about my Christmas card. It was pretty impressive.\n\nSo I'd like to thank our committee staff for working together so well and to thank Phil, especially Ben, and Dan, my counsel, and our entire team for their work. And I will turn it over to Senator Lee for his opening remarks.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/in-big-win-for-minnesotans-in-lake-st-louis-and-cook-counties-u-s-senator-tina-smiths-bill-to-support-counties-passes-senate/", "In Big Win for Minnesotans in Lake, St. Louis and Cook Counties, U.S. Senator Tina Smith\u2019s Bill to Support Counties\u00a0Passes Senate", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) released the following statement after her bill to provide critical federal funding for hosting federal wilderness lands passed the Senate:\n\n\u201cThye-Blatnik payments have been a vital source of revenue for Cook, St. Louis and Lake Counties in northeastern Minnesota since 1948. But in 2018, a suspect and likely wrong reappraisal led to massive potential cuts in county revenue, which would have devastating impacts for communities in Northern Minnesota,\u201d said Sen. Smith. \u201cToday, after years of work with the Trump and Biden Administrations to reappraise and correctly uphold the value of this one-of-a-kind wilderness, I am pleased that my bill to permanently fix this issue has passed the United States Senate. My bill provides financial certainty and security to these counties and a permanent fix to the problem. I look forward to seeing this bipartisan and urgently needed legislation quickly move through the House of Representatives and go to the President\u2019s desk so it can be signed into law.\u201d\n\nThe Counties benefit from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) as a world-renowned tourist destination, but they also forgo property taxes and other potential revenue streams.\n\nCongress passed the Thye-Blatnik Act over 70 years ago, which directed the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire lands within the future BWCAW and set up a system of annual compensation payments to the host counties. These funds go towards essential services like roadway infrastructure and public safety, and help the counties accurately plan their budgets.\n\nWhen the most recent appraisal in 2018 suggested that there had been an unbelievable 49 percent decline in property values over a mere decade, Sen. Smith stood up for Lake, St. Louis and Cook Counties by urging USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky to continue Thye -Blatnik payments at previous appraisal levels until either a full appeal process or a new appraisal could be conducted. Sen. Smith continued this work with Secretary Vilsack, including working with the U.S. Forest Service to come up with a legislative solution. Now, Senator Smith\u2019s bill means that payments to these three counties in Minnesota are maintained at least at the 2008 level by federal law.\n\nThe bill is cosponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). It now heads to the House of Representatives.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smith-celebrates-rural-broadband-announcements-in-minnesota/", "U.S. Senator Tina Smith Celebrates Rural Broadband Announcements in Minnesota", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) announced three grants from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide high-speed, reliable internet to residents in rural Minnesota. Over 5,000 people will benefit from these awards. Recipients include 139 different businesses and 368 farms across the state.\n\n\u201cInternet access is not just a luxury in the 21st century, it\u2019s a necessity,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cIn Minnesota and across the country, people in rural areas, small towns, and Tribal communities need access to reliable, high-speed internet. Investing in broadband infrastructure with the ReConnect Grant Program will help connect communities in every part of the country to high-speed internet and I am proud to have helped bring this funding back to Minnesota.\u201d\n\nThree organizations across Minnesota were awarded money:\n\nConsolidated Telephone Company \u2013 The investment will be used to deploy high-speed fiber optics to 67 businesses and 78 farms in Crow Wing and Morrison, and 2,831 people will benefit. They received $5,510,933 as a grant, and $5,510,933 as a loan.\n\nMiEnergy Cooperative \u2013 The investment will be used to deploy high-speed fiber optics to 55 businesses and 235 farms in Fillmore and Winona, and 2,255 people will benefit. They received $14,122,353 as a grant and $14,122,353 as a loan.\n\nRed River Rural Telephone Association \u2013 The investment will be used to deploy high-speed fiber optics to 17 businesses, 55 farms, and one school in Clay County, and 482 people will benefit. They received $5,166,742 as a grant.\n\nThe investment comes from USDA Rural Development\u2019s ReConnect Loan and Grant Program and totals $44,433,314 for all three awards. ReConnect provides loans and grants to bring high-speed internet to rural areas that lack access to broadband.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-elected-ranking-member-house-agriculture-committee", "Rep. Angie Craig Elected Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee", "2024-12-17", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement after being elected by the Democratic Caucus to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture.\n\n\u201cI am honored to have earned the support of my colleagues across the Democratic Caucus for Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress.\n\n\u201cI just won my D+1 district by nearly 14 points because my farmers and rural constituents know that I\u2019ll meet them where they\u2019re at, I\u2019ll listen to their concerns and I\u2019ll work with whoever I can to improve their lives.\n\n\u201cI look forward to leading my Democratic colleagues in the spirit of Minnesota\u2019s Second District: that means not defaulting to the status quo of Washington, DC. It means working to find compromise where we can, but fighting for our values where we must.\n\n\u201cMy focus will be on improving people\u2019s lives \u2013 not scoring political points. We can lower food and energy costs for consumers. We can strengthen the farm safety net and open the doors of opportunity to new and beginning farmers. And we can ensure that nutrition assistance programs are available for the Americans who need them.\n\n\u201cAs the granddaughter of an Arkansas farm foreman, as someone who grew up relying on nutrition assistance \u2013 someone who knows firsthand how critical good ag policy is \u2013 I could not be more proud to lead our Caucus as Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-betty-mccollum-congratulates-rep-angie-craig-new-post", "Congresswoman McCollum Betty McCollum Congratulates Rep. Angie Craig on New Post as Ranking Member of Agriculture Committee", "2024-12-17", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Following a vote by the House Democratic caucus to elect Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cAngie Craig will do a terrific job as Ranking Member on the Agriculture Committee. Angie is the leader we need to help rebuild trust with America\u2019s farmers, ranchers, and producers. She\u2019ll also be a strong defender of the food and nutrition assistance that so many seniors and children rely on to stay healthy. Minnesotans and our nation will benefit from Congresswoman Craig\u2019s leadership in this new role, and I\u2019m grateful for the vote of confidence that our colleagues placed in her.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-amy-klobuchar-announce-funding-for-minnesota-rural-emergency-medical-services/", "U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Announce Funding for Minnesota Rural Emergency Medical Services", "2024-12-17", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 As access to emergency medical services (EMS) continues to be a top issue for leaders in Minnesota, U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) announced federal funding to bolster rural EMS services in the Southwest Metro region and the Arrowhead counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis in Northeastern Minnesota. The funding was made available through the SIREN Act, which both Senators supported and was signed into law in October of this year.\n\nThe Arrowhead EMS Association will receive $5,000,000 to pilot real-time tele-EMS technologies to connect area responders to emergency personnel in areas with high traffic fatalities. Ridgeview Ambulance Service, based in Waconia and serving all of Carver County, portions of Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Nicollet, Scott, Sibley and Wright counties, will receive $170,000 to purchase a highly sophisticated patient care simulator. Ridgeview will also use the funding to host an EMT course in Le Sueur County that will be free to those that join their local ambulance service and provide more opportunities and flexibilities for paramedics to obtain continuing education hours.\n\n\u201cEMS providers are on the frontlines every single day, not only bridging the gap between life-threatening situations and treatment at local hospitals, but also providing critical care to people in their homes and communities. Their dedication and expertise are crucial for saving lives \u2013 but there\u2019s a severe shortage in rural communities right now and it\u2019s having a dire impact,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThese grants will help rural communities train new personnel, keep those personnel up to date on their licensure, and put in place an innovative telehealth option for communities in the Northland.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is essential to have emergency medical services available throughout Minnesota to ensure access to health care and enhance public safety,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThese grants will keep emergency medical services in our rural communities by increasing training to grow our rural EMS workforce and providing workers more opportunities to stay qualified. Additionally, with the purchase of this new technology, we can enhance the efficiency and response times of emergency personnel.\u201d\n\n\u201cRidgeview is proud to receive these funds and put these dollars to work to ensure our communities have improved access to critical EMS services \u2013 including training new and more service providers to serve in our rural areas,\u201d said Mark Anderson, Director of Ridgeview Ambulance. \u201cRidgeview will use these funds to pay for the initial and ongoing education required to help our EMS staff prepare for high-acuity clinical situations, reducing a barrier to becoming a rural EMS provider in the communities we serve.\u201d\n\n\u201cResidents of rural and remote areas in NE Minnesota face significantly greater challenges than their urban counterparts in getting to definitive care after a crash. EMS teams have longer distances between EMS hubs and few-to-no nearby specialty centers available, resulting in increased response and transport times. We believe our NEARR-EMS program will help rural communities make the most of extremely limited resources,\u201d said Adam Shadiow, Executive Director of the Arrowhead EMS Association.\n\nSenators Smith and Klobuchar have heard from rural EMS providers across the state about their struggles. Smith and her staff have held meetings across Minnesota, from Hibbing to Barnesville, Blackduck, and New Richland, where local EMS leaders conveyed that first responders are in dire financial straits. Klobuchar has heard similar concerns in her visits with EMS personnel in Jackson and Hastings.\n\nBoth Senators cosponsor a bill to provide Medicare reimbursement for care provided by EMS when no transportation to the hospital is provided, called the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support (EMS ROCS) Act. Under current law, if EMS responds to a call, provides care, and doesn\u2019t transport the patient to a hospital, Medicare won\u2019t reimburse for the costs of the trip, leaving smaller, rural departments to foot the bill.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-wins-steering-committee-recommendation-lead-ag-committee-dems", "Rep. Angie Craig Wins Steering Committee Recommendation to Lead Ag Committee Dems", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement after earning the recommendation of the U.S. House Steering and Policy Committee to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress.\n\n\u201cI am humbled to have earned the recommendation of the Steering and Policy Committee to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture. I\u2019m ready to help us win back rural Americans, and with them, a strong Democratic Majority. I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues across the full Democratic Caucus tomorrow.\u201d\n\nThe Democratic Caucus is scheduled to take a vote on committee leadership elections tomorrow morning.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=FF13C21A-F214-4D87-B6E5-65AF5C015EAC", "Klobuchar, Lummis, Mullin, Smith Bipartisan Legislation to Designate the Bald Eagle as the National Bird Passes Congress, Heads to the President\u2019s Desk", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN) and Angie Craig (D-MN) led companion legislation in the House of Representatives.\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced their bipartisan legislation to designate the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States has passed the House of Representatives and the Senate. It will now head to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cThe bald eagle is a symbol of our country\u2019s freedom and strength. In Minnesota, we know a thing or two about eagles: we are home to one of the largest populations of bald eagles in the country as well as the National Eagle Center in Wabasha,\u201d said Sen. Klobuchar. \u201cWith the passage of our legislation, the bald eagle will now officially be recognized as our nation's national bird.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am thrilled our bipartisan bill just passed the House,\u201d said Sen. Lummis. \u201cThe bald eagle is an enduring symbol of American freedom and values, and thanks to bipartisan support, we are one step closer to officially designating the bald eagle as our national bird.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe bald eagle has long been a symbol of freedom and patriotism for our nation,\u201d said Sen. Mullin. \u201cIt\u2019s only fitting we officially designate the bald eagle the national bird of the United States. I was glad to join my colleagues in leading this bipartisan effort and appreciate the House\u2019s swift consideration.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Bald Eagle has been a universally recognizable symbol of patriotism in this country for centuries, and they thrive in Minnesota because of our lakes and forestry,\u201d said Sen. Smith. \u201cI am proud to cosponsor this bipartisan legislation designating the Bald Eagle as the official bird of the United States and am excited to celebrate its passage out of the House.\u201d\n\n\u201cMore than two hundred and forty years ago, the Founding Fathers identified the bald eagle as a symbol of the strength and independence promised in our new nation. Since then, we have revered this majestic creature as the unquestionable icon of the United States,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cToday, we rightfully recognize the bald eagle as our official national bird \u2013 bestowing an honor that is long overdue. In the First District, we are the proud home of the National Eagle Center, our country\u2019s only educational center dedicated to preserving the bald eagle and its historical and cultural significance. It has been an honor to work alongside them to make this historic moment a reality.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is an exciting day. The Bald Eagle has symbolized American ideals since its placement on the Great Seal in 1782,\u201d said Preston Cook, Co-Chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center and author of American Eagle - A Visual History of Our National Emblem. \u201cWith this legislation, we honor its historic role and solidify its place as our national bird and an emblem of our national identity.\u201d\n\nThe bald eagle has proudly been depicted as the national symbol of the United States since June 20, 1782, when our country\u2019s Founding Fathers at the Second Continental Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States. Since that time, the bald eagle design has gone on to appear on official documents, currency, flags, public buildings, sports teams, and other government-related items. Today, the bald eagle is synonymous with American life and this legislation will officially designate it as the National Bird of the United States.\n\nCompanion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN), Angie Craig (D-MN), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Don Beyer (D-VA).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/klobuchar-lummis-smith-mullin-bipartisan-legislation-to-designate-the-bald-eagle-as-the-national-bird-passes-congress-heads-to-the-presidents-desk/", "Klobuchar, Lummis, Smith, Mullin Bipartisan Legislation to Designate the Bald Eagle as the National Bird Passes Congress, Heads to the President\u2019s Desk", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tina Smith (D-MN) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) announced their bipartisan legislation to designate the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States has passed the House of Representatives and the Senate. It will now head to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cThe bald eagle is a symbol of our country\u2019s freedom and strength. In Minnesota, we know a thing or two about eagles: we are home to one of the largest populations of bald eagles in the country as well as the National Eagle Center in Wabasha,\u201d said Sen. Klobuchar. \u201cWith the passage of our legislation, the bald eagle will now officially be recognized as our nation\u2019s national bird.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am thrilled our bipartisan bill just passed the House,\u201d said Sen. Lummis. \u201cThe bald eagle is an enduring symbol of American freedom and values, and thanks to bipartisan support, we are one step closer to officially designating the bald eagle as our national bird.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Bald Eagle has been a universally recognizable symbol of patriotism in this country for centuries, and they thrive in Minnesota because of our lakes and forestry,\u201d said Sen. Smith. \u201cI am proud to cosponsor this bipartisan legislation designating the Bald Eagle as the official bird of the United States and am excited to celebrate its passage out of the House.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe bald eagle has long been a symbol of freedom and patriotism for our nation,\u201d said Sen. Mullin. \u201cIt\u2019s only fitting we officially designate the bald eagle the national bird of the United States. I was glad to join my colleagues in leading this bipartisan effort and appreciate the House\u2019s swift consideration.\u201d\n\n\u201cMore than two hundred and forty years ago, the Founding Fathers identified the bald eagle as a symbol of the strength and independence promised in our new nation. Since then, we have revered this majestic creature as the unquestionable icon of the United States,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cToday, we rightfully recognize the bald eagle as our official national bird \u2013 bestowing an honor that is long overdue. In the First District, we are the proud home of the National Eagle Center, our country\u2019s only educational center dedicated to preserving the bald eagle and its historical and cultural significance. It has been an honor to work alongside them to make this historic moment a reality.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is an exciting day. The Bald Eagle has symbolized American ideals since its placement on the Great Seal in 1782,\u201d said Preston Cook, Co-Chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center and author of American Eagle \u2013 A Visual History of Our National Emblem. \u201cWith this legislation, we honor its historic role and solidify its place as our national bird and an emblem of our national identity.\u201d\n\nThe bald eagle has proudly been depicted as the national symbol of the United States since June 20, 1782, when our country\u2019s Founding Fathers at the Second Continental Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States. Since that time, the bald eagle design has gone on to appear on official documents, currency, flags, public buildings, sports teams, and other government-related items. Today, the bald eagle is synonymous with American life and this legislation will officially designate it as the National Bird of the United States.\n\nCompanion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN), Angie Craig (D-MN), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Don Beyer (D-VA).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/major-senate-report-recommends-passage-of-u-s-senator-tina-smiths-legislation-addressing-amazons-mistreatment-of-workers-unjust-quota-system/", "Major Senate Report Recommends Passage of\u00a0U.S. Senator Tina Smith\u2019s Legislation Addressing Amazon\u2019s Mistreatment of Workers, Unjust Quota System", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, the Senate Labor Committee released a report endorsing Senator Tina Smith\u2019s (D-MN) legislation to end dangerous quota systems at Amazon warehouses. The report detailed Amazon\u2019s mistreatment of warehouse workers under the corporation\u2019s productivity quota system. The report analyzed Amazon\u2019s data and found that Amazon warehouses recorded over 30 percent more injuries than the warehousing industry average in 2023. More than two-thirds of Amazon\u2019s warehouses have injury rates that exceed the industry average. Minnesota is home to five Amazon warehouses, which have previously been reported for mistreatment of its workers.\n\nThe first listed solution in the report is bipartisan legislation spearheaded by Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), Ed Markey (D-MA), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which would prohibit dangerous quota systems like Amazon\u2019s, cited in Senate report.\n\n\u201cThis report highlights what we\u2019ve already been hearing: Amazon\u2019s quota system is pushing workers past their limits and is causing a high number of injuries among warehouse workers,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThe momentum to protect workers is growing. These big companies hold a lot of power. They are literally controlling the lives of workers minute by minute with their productivity metrics and quotas. We need to heed the calls of the report and pass the bipartisan Warehouse Worker Protection Act.\u201d\n\nThe bipartisan Warehouse Worker Protection Act would protect warehouse workers by prohibiting dangerous work speed quotas that lead to high rates of worker injuries. The legislation as re-introduced includes new enforcement authority for the Federal Trade Commission, as well as an exemption for small businesses.\n\nThe legislation is cosponsored by Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Peter Welch (D-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA).\n\nThe Warehouse Worker Protection Act is endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the United Food and Commercial Workers, the National Employment Law Project (NELP), the Athena Coalition, and Oxfam America.\n\nA copy of the legislation can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-urges-house-leadership-pass-second-district-priorities-year", "Rep. Angie Craig Urges House Leadership to Pass Second District Priorities in Year-End Legislation", "2024-12-13", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging them to pass legislation significant to Minnesota's Second Congressional District through the House before the end of the 118th Congress.\n\nRep. Craig is pushing to get Minnesotans the support they need to combat the fentanyl crisis, lower costs for families and keep police officers safe on the job.\n\nRep. Craig emphasized the importance of passing her bipartisan Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act to target illicit drug sales on social media platforms and her bipartisan Kid PROOF Act, which would ensure parents of at-risk youth can access the safety supplies they need to keep lethal means, like firearms and prescription medications, stored away safely. She also asked for her bipartisan bill, the RECONNECTIONS Act, which passed the House Floor last December, to be included in any final health care package to be signed into law.\n\nTo lower costs for Minnesotans, Rep. Craig urged votes on the House Floor for her Task Force to Price Gouging Act, which would create a federal task force to investigate corporate and government behavior that results in increased prices for Minnesota families, and her bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to make permanent the year-round sale of E-15 and lower prices at the pump for Minnesotans.\n\nFollowing the tragic loss of two police officers and one firefighter/paramedic in Burnsville, Minnesota this year, Rep. Craig reiterated the need for a Floor vote on her Protect Local Law Enforcement Act to allow local law enforcement to purchase tactical vehicles with federal funding.\n\n\"Every day, I hear from my constituents in Minnesota\u2019s Second District about what they need to combat the fentanyl crisis, lower costs for their families, and ensure their communities stay safe and secure,\" said Rep. Craig. \"I\u2019ll always fight to bring home the commonsense, bipartisan solutions they need.\"\n\nYou can read the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-water-resources-development-act-includes-language-sen-klobuchar", "House Passes Water Resources Development Act, Includes Language from Sen. Klobuchar, Sen. Smith, Rep. Omar to Protect the Future of the Upper Lock", "2024-12-13", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014 Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed language from Rep. Ilhan Omar, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Sen. Tina Smith to protect the future of the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out water resources development projects and conduct studies to provide improvements to the nation's ports, inland waterways, locks, dams, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources infrastructure.\n\n\u201cMinnesota is fortunate to have many clean waterways and lakes, and we need to preserve them,\u201d said Senator Tina Smith.\u201cThe provision we authored is a key step in reopening the area around the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam for the community. It will also ensure that Upper Lock continues to protect Minnesotans\u2019 drinking water supply and the Great Lakes from invasive carp while advancing community efforts to expand public access to this historic site. I\u2019m working hard to advance this legislation through the final steps in the Senate and expect it will soon be signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor centuries, St. Anthony Falls was Ow\u00e1mniyomni \u2013 an area with deep spiritual significance for Dakota peoples,\u201d said Representative Omar. \u201cWhen Congress closed the Upper Lock to protect the Mississippi Headwaters from invasive carp, we also set us on a path for Indigenous peoples to reclaim their presence on this part of the Mississippi. I am so grateful that Sen. Klobuchar, Sen. Smith, and I have been able to work together over the last few years to reimagine a future for the Upper Lock that will ground us in the important history of this area. This is a perfect example of how targeted, collaborative work can make a meaningful difference for our communities.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-leads-bicameral-call-disaster-relief-minnesota-farmers", "Rep. Angie Craig Leads Bicameral Call for Disaster Relief for Minnesota Farmers", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 This month, U.S. Representative Angie Craig led members of the Minnesota delegation in urging Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to include disaster relief for Minnesota farmers in end-of-year legislation.\n\nIn recent years, Minnesota has faced extreme weather patterns like droughts and flooding, leaving farmers struggling to break even. USDA\u2019s 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast reports that Minnesota farmers are looking to see crop yields decrease by 10%. In addition, family farmers have seen rising production costs and low prices for crops over this time period.\n\n\u201cGiven that Minnesota ranks 5th in the nation for total crop sales, these crop losses will have a profound impact on farmers' livelihoods and the ability of family farms to stay afloat,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cWe ask that you prioritize action that can help farmers across the country that have been impacted by disastrous weather events. Given the disastrous droughts and floods Minnesota farmers have faced since 2022, farmers need disaster assistance now that takes into account tight margins.\u201d\n\nFull text of the letter can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=24ED866D-8351-4A04-A468-ACD505E26C1A", "Klobuchar, Cassidy Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Hazing on College Campuses Passes Senate, Will be Signed into Law", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced their Stop Campus Hazing Act to improve the reporting and prevention of hazing on college campuses has passed the U.S. Senate. This bipartisan legislation would require colleges to include hazing incidents in their annual campus safety report and establish a campus-wide, research-based program to educate students about the dangers of hazing. In addition, the bill would increase transparency and accountability by providing parents and students with better information about a student organization\u2019s history of hazing incidents. The bill is championed by Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA) and Jeff Duncan (R-SC) in the House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cWhen parents send their kids away to college, they expect they will get a good education and make new friends. They don\u2019t expect them to be harassed and hazed. Unfortunately, hazing is a dangerous\u2014and at times deadly\u2014reality, and we must work to end it,\u201d said Sen. Klobuchar. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation to improve hazing prevention efforts on college campuses has now passed the Senate, and heads to the president's desk for signature, and I\u2019ll keep working to stop this abuse and keep students safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery student should feel safe on their college campus,\u201d said Dr. Cassidy. \u201cBy increasing transparency, the Stop Campus Hazing Act ensures that hazing is never ignored. Proud to see this legislation pass Congress and look forward to it becoming law.\u201d\n\n\u201cI know what it's like to lose a loved one to violence\u2014no parent should ever have to bury their child. This bill empowers students and their families to make informed decisions about the schools they attend and the organizations they join. That information could be life-saving,\u201d said Rep. Lucy McBath. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation helps make sure that schools have the tools they need to foster safe learning environments. I am proud to see the Senate send this critical legislation to the President\u2019s desk, and I thank my colleagues for their continued commitment to safeguarding the well-being of our students.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith the Stop Campus Hazing Act passing in the Senate, we\u2019re one step closer to saving lives like Tucker Hipps and other students tragically killed in a suspected incidents of campus hazing. I applaud my colleagues as we honor Tucker\u2019s memory. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation mandates greater transparency in fraternity hazing reporting,\u201d said Rep. Jeff Duncan\n\nThis Stop Campus Hazing Act is cosponsored by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), James Lankford (R-OK), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Angus King (I-ME), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tina Smith (D-MN), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Mark Warner (D-VA).\n\nThe National Study of Student Hazing found that more than half of college students involved in extracurricular clubs, athletic teams, and organizations experience hazing. Since 2000, there have been more than 50 hazing-related deaths.\n\nThe Stop Campus Hazing Act would:\n\nImprove hazing reporting by requiring colleges to include hazing incidents in their Annual Security Report;\n\nPrevent hazing by establishing campus-wide, research-based hazing education and prevention programs; and\n\nHelp students and their parents make informed decisions about joining organizations on campus by requiring colleges to publish on their websites the institution\u2019s hazing prevention policies and the organizations that have violated them.\n\nThis bipartisan, evidence-informed legislation is supported by the more than 50 organizations Clery Center; StopHazing; Anti-Hazing Coalition including the Hazing Prevention Network, Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values, Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, National Panhellenic Conference and its member sororities, the North American Interfraternity Conference and its member fraternities; National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.; Association of Big Ten Students; College Safety Coalition; SAFE Campuses, LLC; International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators; National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals; University of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the parents of hazing victims.\n\nKlobuchar has been a leader in the fight to end hazing.\n\nLast year, Klobuchar and Cassidy introduced the bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act and the first ever congressional resolution designating \u201cNational Hazing Awareness Week.\u201d\n\nThe 2024 National Hazing Awareness Week resolution is cosponsored by Bob Casey (D-PA), James Lankford (R-OK), Senators Angus King (I-ME), Susan Collins (R-ME), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chris Coons (D-DE), Steve Daines (R-MT), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Joe Manchin (I-WV).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smith-presses-multi-billion-dollar-corporation-on-predatory-practices-that-are-pricing-out-lake-elmo-minnesota-residents-2/", "U.S. Senator Tina Smith Presses Multi-Billion Dollar Corporation on Predatory Practices That Are Pricing Out Lake Elmo, Minnesota Residents", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), Chair of the Senate Housing Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELP), an Illinois-based corporation, expressing deep concern over the company\u2019s mistreatment of residents in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Her letter comes following extensive reporting that residents of Cimarron Park, which is owned by ELP, are being priced out by egregious rent increases, dealing with hostile management and suffering under unfair rules that make selling or moving into a new home more difficult.\n\n\u201cThis corporation\u2019s well-documented practices of hiking rents and making it more difficult to find other housing options only serves to boost shareholder profits while hanging Minnesotans out to dry,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cResidents have been pleading for help for nearly four years, and Equity LifeStyle Properties has failed to show they are even listening to concerns. I want them to meaningfully engage with residents instead of putting their shareholders ahead of hardworking Minnesotans.\u201d\n\nCimarron Park is home to roughly 500 Minnesota families. Their conflict with ELP was first reported by WCCO News in December 2020, when residents decried a rent increase at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that initial report, residents said the situation had only worsened, with the Minnesota Star Tribune reporting declining services and poor management earlier this year. Most recently, residents reported unfair rules that make selling or moving into a new home unnecessarily expensive, trapping households into a cycle of ever-increasing rent, now totaling a 30% increase over the last five years.\n\nEquity LifeStyle Properties owns roughly 72,0000 homes and operates in 35 states and British Columbia. They own 200+ manufactured home communities, 200+ RV resorts and campgrounds, and 23 marinas. In the letter, Senator Smith called on ELP to meaningfully engage with Cimarron Park residents and promptly address the many concerns that they have raised with management.\n\nSenator Smith has long championed solutions to America\u2019s housing crisis. She teamed up with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to introduce the Homes Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation that would level the playing field against corporate housing investors while building and maintaining over 1.3 million affordable homes. She co-leads a bill to tax private equity companies if they own large numbers of single-family homes and use the proceeds to build millions of housing units for low-income households. She also cosponsors bills to ban hedge funds from owning single-family homes, restrict tax breaks for big corporate investors that buy up homes, and a bill that supports the PRICE Program, which aims to preserve long-term affordability of manufactured home communities.\n\nYou can read the letter here or below.\n\nMs. Marguerite Nader\n\nPresident and CEO\n\nEquity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.\n\nTwo North Riverside Plaza\n\nChicago, Illinois 60606\n\nDear Ms. Nader,\n\nI write to express my deep concern with the situation at the Cimarron Park community in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home, nothing in your life works. Unfortunately, the business practices of your company are jeopardizing the livelihood of my constituents. I encourage you to listen to residents and work to address their needs.\n\nFor years, residents of Cimarron Park have shared their frustrations over Equity LifeStyle Properties\u2019 management practices and steep increases to lot rent. Rent has increased by more than 5% on average for each of the last five years. Now, residents face another 6% hike in the New Year. These continuous increases have added up while at the same time, residents report poor physical maintenance and crumbling amenities. This means that they are paying more and more towards rent, with little to show for it. This is especially concerning for the many residents who rely on fixed incomes and are struggling to make ends meet.\n\nI am also very concerned with your company\u2019s practices that make it more difficult for a family to sell their home. Your rules make selling or moving into a new home are unnecessarily expensive and can trap households in a cycle of ever-increasing rent. Residents also report unacceptable treatment from the park\u2019s management, including unannounced lot entries, arbitrary enforcement of regulations, and retaliation for their efforts to advocate for their community.\n\nWe know that private equity firms and real estate investment trusts are buying a growing share of manufactured home communities in Minnesota and across the country. Profit-driven corporations must stop putting their shareholders ahead of hardworking Americans like those in Cimarron Park and the other 72,000 homes owned by Equity LifeStyle Properties. Again, I encourage you to engage with Cimarron Park residents to promptly address the many concerns they have raised to you and take action to address similar concerns at any of your other Minnesota properties.\n\nThank you for your attention to this matter.\n\nSincerely,\n\nTina Smith\n\nChair\n\nSubcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smith-presses-multi-billion-dollar-corporation-on-predatory-practices-that-are-pricing-out-lake-elmo-minnesota-residents/", "U.S. Senator Tina Smith Presses Multi-Billion Dollar Corporation on Predatory Practices That Are Pricing Out Lake Elmo, Minnesota Residents", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), Chair of the Senate Housing Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELP), an Illinois-based corporation, expressing deep concern over the company\u2019s mistreatment of residents in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Her letter comes following extensive reporting that residents of Cimarron Park, which is owned by ELP, are being priced out by egregious rent increases, dealing with hostile management and suffering under unfair rules that make selling or moving into a new home more difficult.\n\n\u201cThis corporation\u2019s well-documented practices of hiking rents and making it more difficult to find other housing options only serves to boost shareholder profits while hanging Minnesotans out to dry,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cResidents have been pleading for help for nearly four years, and Equity LifeStyle Properties has failed to show they are even listening to concerns. I want them to meaningfully engage with residents instead of putting their shareholders ahead of hardworking Minnesotans.\u201d\n\nCimarron Park is home to roughly 500 Minnesota families. Their conflict with ELP was first reported by WCCO News in December 2020, when residents decried a rent increase at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that initial report, residents said the situation had only worsened, with the Minnesota Star Tribune reporting declining services and poor management earlier this year. Most recently, residents reported unfair rules that make selling or moving into a new home unnecessarily expensive, trapping households into a cycle of ever-increasing rent, now totaling a 30% increase over the last five years.\n\nEquity LifeStyle Properties owns roughly 72,0000 homes and operates in 35 states and British Columbia. They own 200+ manufactured home communities, 200+ RV resorts and campgrounds, and 23 marinas. In the letter, Senator Smith called on ELP to meaningfully engage with Cimarron Park residents and promptly address the many concerns that they have raised with management.\n\nSenator Smith has long championed solutions to America\u2019s housing crisis. She teamed up with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to introduce the Homes Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation that would level the playing field against corporate housing investors while building and maintaining over 1.3 million affordable homes. She co-leads a bill to tax private equity companies if they own large numbers of single-family homes and use the proceeds to build millions of housing units for low-income households. She also cosponsors bills to ban hedge funds from owning single-family homes, restrict tax breaks for big corporate investors that buy up homes, and a billthat supports the PRICE Program, which aims to preserve long-term affordability of manufactured home communities.\n\nYou can read the letter here or below.\n\nMs. Marguerite Nader\n\nPresident and CEO\n\nEquity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.\n\nTwo North Riverside Plaza\n\nChicago, Illinois 60606\n\nDear Ms. Nader,\n\nI write to express my deep concern with the situation at the Cimarron Park community in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home, nothing in your life works. Unfortunately, the business practices of your company are jeopardizing the livelihood of my constituents. I encourage you to listen to residents and work to address their needs.\n\nFor years, residents of Cimarron Park have shared their frustrations over Equity LifeStyle Properties\u2019 management practices and steep increases to lot rent. Rent has increased by more than 5% on average for each of the last five years. Now, residents face another 6% hike in the New Year. These continuous increases have added up while at the same time, residents report poor physical maintenance and crumbling amenities. This means that they are paying more and more towards rent, with little to show for it. This is especially concerning for the many residents who rely on fixed incomes and are struggling to make ends meet.\n\nI am also very concerned with your company\u2019s practices that make it more difficult for a family to sell their home. Your rules make selling or moving into a new home are unnecessarily expensive and can trap households in a cycle of ever-increasing rent. Residents also report unacceptable treatment from the park\u2019s management, including unannounced lot entries, arbitrary enforcement of regulations, and retaliation for their efforts to advocate for their community.\n\nWe know that private equity firms and real estate investment trusts are buying a growing share of manufactured home communities in Minnesota and across the country. Profit-driven corporations must stop putting their shareholders ahead of hardworking Americans like those in Cimarron Park and the other 72,000 homes owned by Equity LifeStyle Properties. Again, I encourage you to engage with Cimarron Park residents to promptly address the many concerns they have raised to you and take action to address similar concerns at any of your other Minnesota properties.\n\nThank you for your attention to this matter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-amy-klobuchar-press-postmaster-general-louis-dejoy-about-minnesota-mail-delays/", "U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Press Postmaster General Louis DeJoy About Minnesota Mail Delays", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) sent a letter pressing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for answers on recent mail delays across Minnesota, particularly in the Rochester area. The follow-up comes after both Senators led the entire Minnesota and North Dakota Congressional delegations in a bipartisan letter pressing the Postmaster General to improve service following an Inspector General report. That report found nearly 130,858 missing or delayed pieces of mail at six post offices over the course of only two days.\n\n\u201cLetter carriers, especially in rural areas, work extremely hard to make deliveries on time, especially around the holidays. But without support from district management and the Postmaster General in Washington, their jobs go from difficult to nearly impossible,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThese new reports only confirm what we\u2019ve already been hearing, which is that USPS leadership is not doing enough to support their workers and deliver mail on time. The Postmaster General needs to take accountability for service issues and do something about it.\u201d\n\n\u201cMinnesotans rely on the Postal Service to deliver their prescriptions, Social Security checks, and more, and they need and deserve timely service,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar. \u201cWe have heard reports of mail being delayed for four days or more in Rochester. That\u2019s why Sen. Smith and I are calling on Postmaster General Dejoy to address these issues, ensuring that Rochester and the rest of Minnesota\u2019s residents receive reliable service.\u201d\n\nYou can read the full letter to the Postmaster General here.\n\nSenators Smith and Klobuchar requested the audit of the Minnesota-North Dakota Postal District in December of 2023, and led the entire Minnesota and North Dakota delegations in pressing Postmaster DeJoy for better service in June of 2024. Senators Smith, Hoeven and Klobuchar introduced the bipartisan Postal Delivery Accountability Act, which would address USPS\u2019 failure to accurately track when mail routes do not receive deliveries. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/defense-appropriations-ranking-member-betty-mccollum-votes-no-national-defense", "Defense Appropriations Ranking Member Betty McCollum Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on Wednesday after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):\n\n\u201cI am disappointed that I cannot support the NDAA this year. Instead of working to reform a broken Pentagon acquisition system, the Armed Services Committee continues to set expectations for future defense spending without the responsibility to balance the dollars needed. As Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, I will work with my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee to meet the increasingly unrealistic long-term spending commitments authorized in this legislation.\n\n\u201cThe legislation includes language I oppose that allows the transfer of certain state Air National Guard personnel to the Space Force. As the commanders-in-chief of their states\u2019 National Guards, this provision is opposed overwhelmingly by America\u2019s Governors.\n\n\u201cIt was good that some of the most abhorrent right-wing social policies have been removed, but too many remain. This legislation strips healthcare coverage for gender-affirming care for children of military families, signaling to servicemembers with transgender children that their service is not valued. Many of these children are experiencing a mental health crisis and desperately need care. This new policy will be devastating for parents who are seeking care for a child with gender dysphoria at risk of suicide.\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, while this NDAA conforms to the level of Fiscal Responsibility Act, it sets defense spending expectations that in the short-term may complicate appropriators while we work to complete the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Act. In the long-term it does nothing to control the unsustainable trajectory of defense spending that must at some point be confronted.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omars-statement-national-defense-authorization-act-0", "Rep. Omar\u2019s Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2013Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):\n\n\u201cOnce again, Congress has passed a massive military authorization bill that prioritizes endless military spending over the critical needs of American families. This year's NDAA designates $900 billion for military spending. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed its financial audit for the seventh year in a row.\n\n\u201cWhile I recognize the long-overdue 14.5 percent raise for our lowest-ranking enlisted personnel is important, this bill remains flawed. The bloated military budget continues to take away crucial funding from programs that could help millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet.\n\n\"The NDAA includes a provision that blocks the Pentagon from using data on casualties and deaths from the Gaza Ministry of Health or any sources relying on those statistics. This is an alarming erasure of the suffering of the Palestinian people, ignoring the human toll of ongoing violence.\n\n\u201cThis bill also contains a troubling provision that would deny gender-affirming care through TRICARE. Our military families deserve healthcare that supports every member of their family.\n\n\u201cI cannot support a bill that continues unnecessary military spending while also attacking the rights and healthcare of transgender youth, and for that reason, I voted NO.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=1C5A4928-0C43-4009-9935-B43A382458E9", "Klobuchar Statement on FBI Director Wray", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the statement below following FBI Director Christopher Wray\u2019s resignation announcement.\n\n\u201cThe motto of the FBI is \u2018Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity\u2019 and those words perfectly describe Christopher Wray. For decades, he has dedicated his life to law enforcement and public safety. Appointed by President Trump to lead the FBI and overwhelmingly confirmed by the Senate, he has earned the support and respect of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. He has upgraded the FBI\u2019s capacity to take on cyberterrorism and protect national security, all while improving morale. Christopher Wray has served our country faithfully, always putting his responsibility to the American people first, and I am thankful for his leadership.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=42681D8B-3DBB-40E5-9D8D-0A28FFDD99CF", "Klobuchar Opening Statement at Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Hearing on U.S. Capitol Police", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014At a Senate Committee on Rules and Administration hearing titled \u201cOversight of the U.S. Capitol Police,\u201d U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over Capitol Police, led the discussion with testimony from Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police Tom Manger about the progress made since Manger was appointed Chief in July 2021 and the Department\u2019s preparations for the upcoming Joint Session of Congress to certify the results of the election on January 6th and the inauguration on January 20th.\n\nAt today\u2019s hearing, Manger shared:\n\nThe Department has made significant security improvements in recent years, including enhanced planning, improved handling of intelligence, and ensuring officers\u2019 access to needed training and equipment.\n\nCongress has made two key improvements to the Department\u2019s ability to handle major security challenges at the Capitol: (1) enabling the Department to reimburse local law enforcement partners to provide additional manpower, and (2) empowering Capitol Police chief to request emergency assistance from the National Guard directly, the result of bipartisan legislation led by Chairwoman Klobuchar and former Senator Blunt.\n\nNotably, the Department has implemented all 103 recommendations that the Capitol Police Inspector General issued in a series of reports after January 6th in addition to many measures recommended in the bipartisan security report issued by Chairwoman Klobuchar and Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Rob Portman (R-OH).\n\nThe Department has prioritized hiring under Chief Manger\u2019s leadership and now has 350 more sworn officers than it did four years ago. Chief Manger has hired 315 officers this year, exceeding his goal of hiring 280 new officers each year.\n\nThis was the eighth hearing on the Capitol Police that the Rules Committee has held under Chairwoman Klobuchar \u2013 including two hearings with the Homeland Security Committee and the first joint hearing of the Capitol Police Board since 1945.\n\nKlobuchar and then former Ranking Member Blunt led the Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act \u2013 which was signed into law in 2021 after passing the Senate and House unanimously \u2013 to empower the Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police to request the assistance of the District of Columbia National Guard or federal law enforcement agencies in emergencies without prior approval of the Capitol Police Board. The law reflects a recommendation of the bipartisan security report that was released by the Rules and Homeland Security Committees.\n\nKlobuchar and Ranking Member Deb Fischer (R-NE) led the Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act \u2013 which was signed into law in December 2023 \u2013 to strengthen congressional oversight of the Architect of the Capitol by empowering a congressional commission to appoint and remove the Architect by a bipartisan, majority vote. Klobuchar and Fischer led this bipartisan, bicameral legislation with Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Joe Morelle (D-NY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.\n\nA rough transcript of Klobuchar\u2019s full opening statement is available below. Download a recording HERE.\n\nSen. Klobuchar: Good afternoon. I call to order this hearing on oversight of the Capitol Police. As noted, this is our final Rules Committee hearing this Congress, and it is a fitting one as so much of the work that we have done, that I have done with Senator Fischer, as well as before with Senator Blunt, has been focused on public safety, especially over the last four years.\n\nI would like to thank Chief Manger, who came to us out of retirement. Thank you for the work you have done to support the Department's workforce and to make the needed security improvements we're here to discuss today. I'd also like to again express my gratitude to the brave men and women of the Capitol Police for the work that they do every day, and thank you, Gus, for your leadership of the union, and thank you to all of those involved in public safety.\n\nI'd like to thank Senator Fischer for her partnership in the last two years. Deb, I have appreciated the opportunity to work with you. We have tried so hard to, I think, positively, realize that this Committee's jurisdiction is a little different than some of the others, and it's more important than ever that we work together, and if we have disagreements, we work them out, and that we, I think Roy always used to say, are the mayors of the Capitol, and we get a lot of interesting requests as our wonderful staffs. And I specifically want to thank Elizabeth Farrar, my staff director, for her incredible work.\n\nI'd like to congratulate our incoming chair, Leader McConnell, as well as, I believe, Senator Padilla, who I think is going to be taking over our side in this Committee, and to thank the Rules Committee members for their work. We welcome our newest member Senator Schiff.\n\nThis hearing is a time to look at the progress the Capitol Police have made in the last four years- under the leadership of the Chief since July of 2021. In that time, the Department has made necessary enhancements impacting all aspects of its work - including many recommendations in the original bipartisan security report that came out of this Committee, as well as Homeland Security. One of these is the legislation that I led with former Senator Blunt, which is now law, to allow the Capitol Police to immediately request assistance from the National Guard in an emergency.\n\nCritically, the Department has greatly improved under Chief Manger its handling of intelligence and how it shares information with rank and file officers, including by creating a centralized Intelligence Bureau \u2026prioritized operational planning by requiring plans for all large-scale events\u2026 and taken steps to ensure officers have the training and equipment to do their jobs. Notably, all 103 recommendations that the Department's Inspector General issued in the series of reports after January 6 have now been implemented.\n\nI think we've had eight hearings on oversight of the Capitol Police. We have gone through the 103 recommendations and gone through the numbers, and I truly appreciate the public transparency and accountability we also had with Congressman Steil the first joint oversight hearing since 1945 on the security in the Capitol. And so we're really pleased with that as well, and your responsiveness, as well as the Sergeant at Arms Gibson.\n\nHere are some other examples of what this progress has looked like over the past four years. We know we have challenges, but I do think it's important to acknowledge the progress. The Department now has an additional 360 sworn officers on duty, from 1,842 to 2,202.\n\nThere has been a 60 percent increase in the number of threat assessment agents. Four years ago, the Department did not maintain a dedicated Civil Disturbance Unit program, and today, it has six platoons totaling more than 225 officers. And while only 25 percent of officers had access to riot gear on January 6, something we will never forget, locked on a bus, now every officer has this equipment.\n\nNone of this would be possible without the officers who stand in defense of the Capitol every day and who have risen to the occasion as various threats have confronted Members of Congress at the Capitol and beyond. In recent years, these men and women have worked significant overtime, had vacations canceled, family events canceled while the Department worked to add more officers. We thank them deeply for their service. I commend the Chief's commitment to ensuring the Department has the personnel it needs - including offering hazard pay, retention bonuses, and tuition support - and for exceeding the goal of hiring 280 additional officers this year. That was the goal but instead hired 315 officers. And thank you again, Gus, for being such a strong advocate for the officers.\n\nWe owe it to these officers to show them that they have our full support. This includes continued funding for the Howard Liebengood Center for Wellness, and I would like to recognize the dedication of Dr. Serena Liebengood, the widow of Officer Howard Liebengood, or \u201cHowie,\u201d as he was known by so many of you, the 15-year veteran of the Department who tragically died in the days after January 6, and for whom the Center is named. Since its founding, the Center has started a chaplain program, created 24/7 support resources, and trained over 50 officers as peer support specialists.\n\nAt the same time, we look at all of the good work that's been done, we must be clear-eyed about emerging demands on the Department's expanding operations that we need to confront head on. In addition to the security challenges we have seen here at the Capitol, there has been a disturbing and unprecedented rise in threats targeting members of Congress from both parties, and the ongoing volume and severity of those threats has posed new challenges for the Capitol police and local police departments across the country. The Department reported over 8,000 of these threats just last year, and we expect to exceed that this year. This is four times over the number that we have received in not that far away years of the past. Members have been targeted with bomb threats, subjects of cyber attacks, had their homes swatted, and more.\n\nWe must keep striving to ensure the Capitol police can respond effectively to risks to Member safety, including prioritizing hiring of additional threat assessment agents and building on efforts through the Department's field offices and agreements with local law enforcement to ensure Members are safe beyond the Capitol Complex.\n\nFinally, as we look ahead, I know work is well underway to prepare for the events that will take place at the Capitol: the Joint Session of Congress to certify the results of the election on January 6 this coming year and also, of course, the inauguration that Deb and I are working on together with the Joint Inaugural Committee.\n\nBoth events have been designated as National Special Security Events, which will provide federal agency resources to support the Capitol Police. While we won't get into law enforcement details today, it is crucial that the Department is ready to support these events that are at the very heart of our democracy - and I look forward to hearing the Chief\u2019s comments on these efforts.\n\nBefore I turn it over to Senator Fischer, I would like to make a few remarks to recognize what we have gotten done on the Committee in the last few years. Even beyond the major law enforcement changes and the hiring of Chief Manger, what may be our most lasting contribution to the Senate and the Country will be on display next month when we convene to certify the results of the election in line with the significant reforms to the Electoral Count Act, which passed in this Committee on a bipartisan vote of 14-1 and will ensure the will of the voters prevails in this and in future elections. And we will do so with key security improvements in place thanks in large part to Chief Manger and Sergeant at Arms General Karen Gibson.\n\nBeyond this work, we passed bipartisan legislation into law. We led this bill to improve accountability and empower Congress to appoint and remove the Architect of the Capitol. That was a major change. The President had always been able to do that. I'm not going to go into the issues of the past, but we were very pleased to get that authority. We should own this, and we should, as we just did, made a decision across party lines and across House and Senate and joined together to appoint our new architect, Tom Austin, with unanimous, bipartisan and bicameral support.\n\nDuring my time at the Committee, we have taken on a whole host of issues to improve the work for the Senate, for those who work and visit here - reopening the buildings after the pandemic\u2026 reforming the outdated process of reporting and handling sexual harassment claims on Capitol Hill\u2026 and making closed captioning available for all Senate committee hearings.\n\nWe worked to ensure that people visiting the Capitol see more statues of women. It's not just about what paintings and statues you take away, it's what statues and paintings you put up. We were really pleased to work on a bipartisan basis to get the new statues with Senators Murkowski, Collins, and Sinema, of two former trailblazing Supreme Court Justices, Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and we doubled the number of rooms named after women in the Senate. Okay, I think there was just like zero before, but now we've doubled it all, right? We also have the bust of the author of the Dred Scott decision removed, and it will be replaced with one of Justice Thurgood Marshall.\n\nWhen our restaurant workers unionized, we made sure that they had a fair contract, and Senator Blunt and I worked together to update the rules. One of my favorite fun things that we did was ensure that babies can come on the Senate floor. When I promised Senator Duckworth I would get it done, and that was a proud day when she brought that little baby Maile Pearl, all six pounds of her, onto the floor, wheeling her in on her wheelchair, change finally, on the Senate floor.\n\nAnd, of course, we have not lost sight of the fact that we must protect our free and fair elections so that people can make their voices heard in our democracy. This is a commitment that we must carry forward on this Committee.\n\nI'm grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who I've worked with to get this done. I especially want to thank Senator Fischer and her great staff, and I look forward to working with them in whatever capacity at their new jobs. And I want to thank her very much for her leadership as well. Thank you.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=A9CC2A0F-F715-466C-935A-A2889D5E646D", "Klobuchar Statement on Kroger-Albertsons Decision", "2024-12-10", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator Amy Klobuchar, Chair of the Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, issued the following statement after a federal judge in Oregon blocked Kroger\u2019s proposed merger with Albertsons.\n\n\u201cFamilies across the country are grappling with the price of groceries and we must ensure consumers have the benefits of robust competition - lower prices, higher quality and innovation. The bipartisan hearing I held on the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger provided evidence that this deal could have reduced competition and thus hurt consumers and workers.\u201d\n\nIn November 2022, Klobuchar and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) held a Subcommittee hearing to examine the Competitive Impact of the Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Transaction.\n\nIn October 2022, Klobuchar also sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging them to investigate the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, voicing concern about this transaction\u2019s potential implications for consumers.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-amy-klobuchar-announce-130-new-clean-energy-projects-for-rural-minnesotans/", "U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Announce 130 New Clean Energy Projects for Rural Minnesotans", "2024-12-10", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "CountyTownAward AmountDetails of ProjectAnnual Savings ($)Annual Energy Savings (kWh/year)Aitkin CountyHill City, MN$65,338Purchase and install an energy efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, laundry equipment, insulation, water heater, LED lighting, and other energy efficient improvements for a hotel and campground$16,03751,302Beltrami CountyBemidji, MN$94,850Purchase and install a 48 kW solar array for a commercial and residential cabinet factory$21,22660,466Benton CountyRice, MN$40,487Purchase and install a 50.6 kW solar array for a farm$7,76969,091Benton CountyFoley, MN$68,419Purchase and install a 39,56 kW solar array for a dairy farm$5,56746,231Benton CountyFoley, MN$35,200Purchase and install a 30 kW solar array for a embroidery business$4,20739,955Benton CountyFoley, MN$1,000,000Purchase and install a 825 kW solar array for a industrial machinery manufacturing business$97,7091,055,860Big StoneClinton, MN$57,075Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$10,186150,390Big Stone CountyJohnson, MN$138,413Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$12,796159,205Blue Earth and Faribault CountiesMinnesota Lake, MN$125,470Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a farm$12,82191,586Blue Earth CountyGood Thunder, MN$24,990Purchase and install a 19.4 kW solar array for a farm$3,76228,134Blue Earth CountyMapleton, MN$300,782Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$29,177410,887Blue Earth CountyMapleton, MN$500,000Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$10,942449,783Blue Earth CountyGood Thunder, MN$44,200Purchase and install a 43 kW solar array for a automotive repair business$7,76459,090Brown CountySpringfield, MN$92,975Purchase and install a 30 kW solar array for a hog farm$8,52656,650Brown CountyHanska, MN$73,655Purchase and install a 64.8 kW solar array for a hog farm$7,71989,567Carver CountyChaska, MN$72,500Purchase and install a 47.385 kW solar array for a retail business$13,25061,564Chippewa CountyMontevideo, MN$214,858Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$11,789162,235Chippewa CountyClara City, MN$67,995Purchase and install energy efficient lighting, insulation, doors and an in-floor heating system for a custom swine and cattle feeding operation$5,50559,374Chippewa CountyMilan, MN$45,603Purchase and install heat mats for a hog farm$7,650134,984Chisago CountyChisago City, MN$41,460Purchase and install a 27.88 kW solar array for a travel agency$3,24636,700Clay CountyHawley, MN$80,136Purchase and install a 50.8 kW solar array for a farm$11,46471,868Clay CountyBarnesville, MN$83,570Purchase and install a 58.2 kW solar array for rural nonresidential property management business$7,53469,850Crow Wing CountyBrainerd, MN$432,750 Purchase and install a 288 kW solar array for a property holding company$20,236305,644Crow Wing CountyBaxter, MN$78,650Purchase and install a 323.01 kW solar array for a electrical business$11,75053,160Dakota/Rice CountyNorthfield, MN$19,999Purchase and install a 29 kW solar array for a farm$7,14037,581Dakota/Rice CountyNorthfield, MN$80,064Purchase and install a 52.8 kW solar array for a farm$14,50170,313Dodge CountyClaremont, MN$84,868Purchase and install a 30 kW solar array for a farm$9,62551,395Dodge CountyKasson, MN$53,507Purchase and install a 48.6 kW solar array for a farm$12,90367,541Douglas CountyAlexandria, MN$93,892Purchase and install a 79.9 kW solar array for a wood processing facility$14,070106,392Douglas CountyKensington, MN$164,400Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$27,425441,551Faribault CountyMinnesota Lake, Blue Earth and Wells, MN$432,509Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for three farm locations$49,667270,366Faribault CountyFrost, MN$25,500Purchase and install a 20.4 kW solar array for a construction company$3,69328,104Fillmore CountyPreston, MN$104,125Purchase and install a 85 kW solar array for a dairy and farm$28,043113,626Fillmore CountyPreston, MN$20,000Purchase and install a 25.9 kW solar array for a farm$8,59940,916Fillmore CountyRushford, MN$75,350Purchase and install a 50 kW roof-mounted solar array for a commercial rental property$10,84454,040Fillmore CountyWykoff, MN$86,374Purchae and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$8,032138,139Fillmore CountyRushford, MN$99,500Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$10,793218,865Fillmore CountyRushford, MN$98,718Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$13,173262,192Freeborn CountyGlenville, MN$55,344Purchase and install a 38 kW solar array for a farm$13,57768,722Goodhue CountyWanamingo, MN$85,575Purchase and install a 76.5 kW solar array for a farm$13,17995,281Goodhue CountyDennison, MN$46,574Purchase and install a 30 kW solar array for a farm$3,42538,605Goodhue CountyZumbrota, MN$57,750Purchase and install a 30 kW solar array for a farm$6,18538,431Goodhue CountyRed Wing, MN$52,488Purchase and install a 38.88 kW solar array for rental properties$19,42155,555Grant CountyElbow Lake, MN$76,820Purchase and install a 50.9 kW solar array for a farm$9,84538,000Grant CountyElbow Lake, MN$403,871Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$8,304150,758Grant CountyBarrett, MN$160,969Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$28,636522,755Isanti CountyIsanti, MN$78,275Purchase and install a 50.6 kW solar array for a farm$7,33671,128Kandiyohi CountyLake Lillian, MN$190,950Purchase and install a 151.7 kW solar array for a turkey farm$12,515204,201Kandiyohi CountyBlomkest, MN$128,596Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$11,123159,799Lincoln CountyTyler, MN$50,630Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$5,43274,565Lyon CountyAmiret, MN$17,610Purchase and install a 39 kW solar array for an auto repair business$2,03621,705Lyon CountyBalaton, MN$93,399Purchase and install an energy efficient geothermal heat pump for a farm shop$5,246147,212Marshall CountyWarren, MN$396,030Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$16,581286,149Martin CountyTrimont, MN$51,607Purchase and install a 44 kW solar array for a grain farm$10,22134,413McLeod CountyPlato, MN$39,015Purchase and install a 40,7 kW solar array for a rented commercial property$6,29253,644Meeker CountyWatkins, MN$164,704Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$13,178152,222Mille Lacs and Sherburne CountiesPrinceton, MN$179,731Purchase and install a 142.08 kW solar array for a metal fabrication business$13,199188,554Mille Lacs CountyMilaca, MN$39,150Purchase and install a 27.1 kW solar array for a towing company$4,61933,089Morrison and Benton CountiesRoyalton, MN$39,975Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a horse ranch$8,52765,590Morrison CountyPierz, MN$45,200Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a farm$7,88268,871Morrison CountyPierz, MN$40,000Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a farm$7,88268,871Morrison CountyPierz, MN$40,750Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a farm$7,73967,621Morrison CountyPierz, MN$47,965Purchase and install a 30 kW solar array for a automotive repair business$6,94738,023Mower CountyAustin, MN$56,745Purchase and install a 49.6 kW solar array for a farm$11,13863,580Mower CountyAustin, MN$47,430Purchase and install a 39.6 kW solar array for a farm$5,86550,200Mower CountyGrand Meadow, MN$99,315Purchase and install a 54 kW solar array for a farm$13,09473,319Mower CountyGrand Meadow, MN$44,514Purchase and install a 48 kW solar array for a farm$10,80973,849Murray CountySlayton, MN$99,375Purchase and install a 52.8 kW solar array for a farm$7,46771,795Murray CountyFulda, MN$84,465Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$8,663169,358Murray CountySlayton, MN$74,450Purchase and install a 55 kW solar array for a farm$7,36377,172Olmsted CountyStewartville, MN$93,352Purchase and install a 46 kW solar array for a mini warehouse and self storage business$5,06049,537Otter Tail CountyHenning, MN$54,975Purchase and install a 40.5 kW solar array for a small business$6,09854,935Otter Tail CountyParkers Prairie, MN$187,498Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$31,838883,491Otter Tail CountyRothsay, MN$20,000Purchase and install a 52.56 Kw solar array for a farm$7,46767,671Pennington CountyGoodridge, MN$62,727Purchase and install a 40.32 kW solar array for a farm$5,65749,652Pennington CountyGoodridge, MN$74,480Purchase and install a 41.6 kW solar array for a farm$7,55553,380Pine CountyPine City, MN$186,468Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$24,638519,657Pine CountyHinckley, MN$102,625Purchase and install a 90.3 kW solar array for a restaurant$58,578105,100Pipestone CountyPipestone, MN$156,597Purchase and install energy efficient LED lighting and heat mats for a hog farm$14,212389,368Pipestone CountyPipestone, MN$84,912Purchase and install energy efficient LED lighting and heat lamps for a hog farm$11,510315,351Pipestone CountyPipestone, MN$66,000Purchase and install heat mats for a hog farm$12,893180,363Polk CountyFosston, MN$69,109Purchase and install a 58.32 kW solar array for a farm$3,88476,983Pope CountyLowry, MN$149,758Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$28,220519,143Red Lake CountyBrooks, MN$96,240Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a farm$8,39966,053Redwood CountyVesta, MN$29,734Purchase and install a 23.1 kW solar array for a farm$3,38030,869Redwood CountySanborn, MN$150,937Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a hog farm$15,49296,937Redwood CountyVesta, MN$64,592Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$3,19744,588Redwood CountyWalnut Grove, MN$34,311Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$4794,827Renville CountyOlivia, MN$373,174Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farmer$12,845164,891Renville CountyBird Island, MN$100,132Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$5,84381,377Renville CountyMorton, MN$280,115Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$10,481236,992Renville CountyBird Island, MN$42,525Purchase and install a 35 kW solar array for an electrical contracting business$3,01543,439Renville CountyRenville, MN$166,975Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$8,808111,542Renville CountyFairfax, MN$527,786Purchase and install a 111.5 kW solar array for a farm$14,991157,801Rice CountyFaribault, MN$53,984Purchase and install a 60.14 kW solar array for a farm$21,99585,778Rice CountyWebster, MN$36,960Purchase and install a 23 kW solar array for a farm$7,47632,691Rock CountyHill, MN$65,562Purchase and install a 54.5 kW solar array for a farm$7,21779,943Rock CountyLuverne, MN$45,850Purchase and install an energy efficient geothermal system for a farm$8,40065,711Rock CountyLuverne, MN$66,500Purchase and install a 60kW solar array for a farm$8,42181,758Rock CountyLuverne, MN$72,128Purchase and install a 51.5 kW solar array for a farm$14,19668,582Rock CountyLuverne, MN$66,125Purchase and install a 51.5 kW solar array for a farm$14,19668,582Rock CountyLuverne, MN$99,959Purchase and install a 98.4 kW solar array for a construction company$26,810147,717Sibley CountyWinthrop, MN$1,000,000Purchase and install a Combined Heat and Power System for a dry-mill ethanol plant$16,711,494153,224,030Sibley CountyGibbon, MN$150,625Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a farm$17,90593,051St. Louis CountyHibbing, MN$37,746Purchase and install energy efficient storefront doors, windows and heating system for commercial rental buildings$5,719107,268Wabasha CountyLake City, MN$55,620Purchase and install a 49 kW ground-mounted solar array for a farm$13,16371,443Wabasha CountyLake City, MN$19,999Purchase and install a 15.4 kW solar array for a farm$3,21131,098Wabasha CountyKellogg, MN$62,500Purchase and install a 49 kW solar array for a farm$19,12976,494Wadena CountyMenaghga, MN$64,981Purchase and install a 54 kW solar array for a assisted living facility$5,37075,210Waseca CountyNew Richland, MN$135,393Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$8,668131,223Waseca CountyWaseca, MN$130,000Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a swine production operation$26,52193,301Watonwan CountyMadelia, MN$20,000Purchase and install a 49.5 kW solar array for a farm$11,85963,235Wilkin CountyDoran, MN$312,116Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$16,150272,625Wilkin CountyCampbell, MN$295,842Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$6,707122,955Wilkin CountyFoxhome, MN$90,240Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$6,707122,955Wilkin CountyFoxhome, MN$230,750Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$39,420848,175Winona CountyWinona, MN$22,847Purchase and install a 19.8 kW solar array for a turf maintenance business$5,62030,547Winona CountyRollingstone, MN$60,000Purchase and install a 37.5 kW solar array for a farm$23,86475,067Winona CountyWinona, MN$36,499Purchase and install a 21.6 kW roof mounted solar array for a home health care service business$3,74226,254Wright CountyBuffalo, MN$30,150Purchase and install a 21 kW roof-mounted solar array for an automotive repair business$4,36124,814Wright CountyDelano, MN$47,375Purchase and install a 50 kW solar array for a commercial rental property$6,55163,495Wright CountyDelano, MN$39,600Purchase and install a 26.4 kW solar array for a commercial property$2,95634,935Wright CountyCokato, MN$95,500Purchase and install a 80 kW solar array for a convenience store and gas station$36,641115,657Wright CountyDelano, MN$55,075Purchase and install a 41 kW solar array for a honey processing facility$9,88054,044", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-statement-collapse-assad-regime-syria", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Collapse of Assad Regime in Syria", "2024-12-09", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on Sunday:\n\n\u201cThe collapse of the brutal regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is a triumph for justice. It is also a major blow to the forces that have propped up this ruthless regime \u2013 Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah. For the Syrian people who have been victimized and tortured for decades, this is a historic opportunity to reclaim their future for peace and regional stability. However, the outcome of this tumultuous situation is far from certain. The people of Syria and the forces that ended the Assad regime must now quickly put together a roadmap that leads to a new constitution that guarantees and protects the rights and freedoms of all Syrians.\n\n\u201cThe international community must come together to prevent extremist groups from reactivating in Iraq and other countries. Above all, U.S. troops must be kept out of harm\u2019s way. The U.S. and our allies will be watching in the coming days to see how things progress. Let us hope that this turn of events will bring the opportunity for stability and lasting peace in the Middle East.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omars-statement-fall-assad-regime-syria", "Rep. Omar's Statement on Fall of Assad Regime in Syria", "2024-12-09", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement on the Assad regime fall in Syria.\n\n\u201cWe are witnessing a historic moment in Syria. The Assad regime will be remembered as one of the most brutal, repressive dictatorships. This is a watershed moment for Assad's victims, millions of refugees, and the Syrians who have been fighting for years for a more just and free government. As someone who fled my home country after the fall of a brutal dictatorship when I was 8, my hopes and dreams are that the Syrian people find prosperity, stability, and lasting peace. While the future is uncertain, I remain optimistic that a brighter future can be paved. Solidarity with the Syrian people as they continue to struggle for their own future.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-susan-collins-introduce-bill-to-build-health-care-workforce-in-rural-areas/", "U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Susan Collins Introduce Bill to Build Health Care Workforce in Rural Areas", "2024-12-09", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced legislation to improve access to health care and address the physician shortage in rural areas. The Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2024 would authorize the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program to continue providing start-up funding to rural hospitals, medical schools, and other organizations to establish new rural residency programs. Among current medical residency programs, only 2 percent of residency training occurs in rural areas, and in Minnesota, 80 percent of counties qualify as mental health professional shortage areas. The Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2024 will help address the health care provider shortages by supporting the training of more clinicians in rural areas.\n\n\u201cWhen I meet with families, farmers, businesses and Tribal and community leaders in rural Minnesota, one of the first issues that comes up is health care,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThere is a severe lack of access to health care in rural communities in Minnesota and across the country, and this bill is the first step to addressing that problem. Establishing more residency programs at rural hospitals and medical schools will incentivize doctors and nurses to work in these areas, help address physician shortages, and ensure Minnesotans living in small towns and rural places have access to the care they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cExpanding residency training opportunities in rural areas will help increase the number of physicians choosing to serve patients in these communities throughout their careers,\u201d said Senator Collins. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation will build on the success of the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program to directly address the health care workforce shortages that continue to challenge rural hospitals in Maine and across the country.\u201d\n\nIn 2023, almost two-thirds of rural areas faced a shortage of primary care physicians, but only 2 percent of physician residency programs occurred in rural communities. The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program was established in 2019 and has supported the creation of 46 new accredited rural residency programs spanning family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, and general surgery, creating 575 new rural residency jobs in 36 states. Codifying this program into law within the Public Health Service Act would help to create even more residency programs in rural areas, therefore improving access to health care for rural communities across the country.\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=40A010F9-969B-4383-8EA2-71740886DD41", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Major Federal Investment for SkyWater Technology\u2019s Bloomington Manufacturing Facility", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Tina Smith (D-MN) and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that SkyWater Technology will receive up to $16 million in federal funding as part of the CHIPS and Science Act to upgrade their facility, increasing overall production capacity by approximately 30 percent.\n\n\u201cIf we want to continue leading the global economy, we must be a country that makes stuff, invents things, and exports to the world. This significant investment in SkyWater Technology will transform domestic semiconductor manufacturing,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cI\u2019m proud to have worked with SkyWater Technology to secure the resources needed to ensure Minnesota remains at the forefront of technological innovation. This is good for our state\u2019s workers and businesses.\u201d\n\n\u201cModern life depends on semiconductor chips. Whether it\u2019s your car, your coffeemaker, your medical devices, or the equipment that our National Guard members rely on,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThis investment in SkyWater will make sure these chips aren\u2019t just made in America, it\u2019ll make sure they\u2019re made right here in Minnesota.\u201d\n\nThis federal funding will invest in cutting-edge technology to modernize and expand SkyWater\u2019s Bloomington facility, improve its cybersecurity by upgrading its IT systems, and create new jobs in high-demand fields like engineering and manufacturing.\n\nKlobuchar and Smith voted to pass the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen domestic semiconductor production and boost American competitiveness and innovation. The CHIPS and Science Act is providing significant resources to:\n\nHelp companies build, expand, or modernize domestic facilities and equipment for semiconductor production;\n\nKickstart development of the domestic semiconductor workforce and address near-term labor shortages;\n\nMake the largest five-year investment in public research and development in the nation\u2019s history, including in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, as well as boosting STEM education and regional technology hubs.\n\nIn June 2023, Klobuchar hosted a roundtable discussion and press conference at Normandale Community College in Bloomington with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss the CHIPS and Science Act and how it can benefit Minnesota companies and workers. Skywater Technology President and CEO Thomas Sonderman attended the roundtable.\n\nIn August 2022, Klobuchar held a press conference in Bloomington with executives from leading U.S.-based semiconductor designers and manufacturers with operations or headquarters in Minnesota to highlight how the CHIPS and Science Act will strengthen American economic competitiveness and spur innovation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/klobuchar-smith-announce-major-federal-investment-for-skywater-technologys-bloomington-manufacturing-facility/", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Major Federal Investment for SkyWater Technology\u2019s Bloomington Manufacturing Facility", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Tina Smith (D-MN) and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that SkyWater Technology will receive up to $16 million in federal funding as part of the CHIPS and Science Act to upgrade their facility, increasing overall production capacity by approximately 30 percent.\n\n\u201cIf we want to continue leading the global economy, we must be a country that makes stuff, invents things, and exports to the world. This significant investment in SkyWater Technology will transform domestic semiconductor manufacturing,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cI\u2019m proud to have worked with SkyWater Technology to secure the resources needed to ensure Minnesota remains at the forefront of technological innovation. This is good for our state\u2019s workers and businesses.\u201d\n\n\u201cModern life depends on semiconductor chips. Whether it\u2019s your car, your coffeemaker, your medical devices, or the equipment that our National Guard members rely on,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThis investment in SkyWater will make sure these chips aren\u2019t just made in America, it\u2019ll make sure they\u2019re made right here in Minnesota.\u201d\n\nThis federal funding will invest in cutting-edge technology to modernize and expand SkyWater\u2019s Bloomington facility, improve its cybersecurity by upgrading its IT systems, and create new jobs in high-demand fields like engineering and manufacturing.\n\nKlobuchar and Smith voted to pass the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen domestic semiconductor production and boost American competitiveness and innovation. The CHIPS and Science Act is providing significant resources to:\n\nHelp companies build, expand, or modernize domestic facilities and equipment for semiconductor production;\n\nKickstart development of the domestic semiconductor workforce and address near-term labor shortages;\n\nMake the largest five-year investment in public research and development in the nation\u2019s history, including in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, as well as boosting STEM education and regional technology hubs.\n\nIn June 2023, Klobuchar hosted a roundtable discussion and press conference at Normandale Community College in Bloomington with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss the CHIPS and Science Act and how it can benefit Minnesota companies and workers. Skywater Technology President and CEO Thomas Sonderman attended the roundtable.\n\nIn August 2022, Klobuchar held a press conference in Bloomington with executives from leading U.S.-based semiconductor designers and manufacturers with operations or headquarters in Minnesota to highlight how the CHIPS and Science Act will strengthen American economic competitiveness and spur innovation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ilhan-omar-re-elected-deputy-chair-congressional-progressive-caucus-119th", "Rep. Ilhan Omar Re-Elected as Deputy Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus for 119th Congress", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) announced the results of internal leadership elections for the 119th Congress, the seventeenth Congress in the history of the CPC. The new leadership will oversee a Caucus of nearly 100 members with the addition of 9 freshmen from diverse districts across the nation.\n\nThe members elected unanimously by their colleagues today include:\n\nRepresentative Greg Casar (TX-35) as Chair\n\nRepresentative Ilhan Omar (MN-05) as Deputy Chair\n\nRepresentative Jes\u00fas G. \"Chuy\" Garc\u00eda (IL-04) as Whip\n\nRepresentative Ro Khanna (CA-17) as Vice Chair\n\nRepresentative Delia Ramirez (IL-03) as Vice Chair\n\nRepresentative Mark Takano (CA-39) as Vice Chair\n\nRepresentative Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) as Vice Chair\n\nRepresentative Lateefah Simon (CA-12) as Vice Chair\n\nRepresentative Jared Huffman (CA-02) as Vice Chair\n\nRepresentative Maxwell Frost (FL-10) as Vice Chair\n\nRepresentative Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) as Vice Chair\n\nRepresentative Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) as Vice Chair\n\nRepresentative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) as Vice Chair\n\n\u201cIt is my great honor to pass the torch to the next class of elected leadership of the Progressive Caucus: my dear friends and trusted colleagues Reps. Greg Casar, Ilhan Omar, and Chuy Garc\u00eda,\u201d said Chair Pramila Jayapal. \u201cI was proud to establish term limits when I became Chair in 2018, and have full confidence in the abilities of our new class to lead this Caucus in the fight against the worst of the incoming Trump administration while rebuilding our party with a focus on economic justice for working people. I will be supporting these three new leaders and our new vice chairs at every turn as Chair Emerita come next year, and my heart is very full knowing we will have them at the helm of the CPC.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Congressional Progressive Caucus has always served as an incredible vehicle for transformative change, justice, and movement building,\u201d said Deputy Chair-Elect Ilhan Omar. \u201cI am honored to have the support of my colleagues to serve another term as the Deputy Chair of the Progressive Caucus. Over the next term, we are going to fight to build an inclusive movement that meets the moment.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Members of the Progressive Caucus know how to fight billionaires, grifters, and Republican frauds in Congress. Our Caucus will make sure the Democratic Party stands up to corporate interests for working people,\u201d said Chair-Elect Greg Casar. \u201cI\u2019m honored to build on the legacy of Chair Jayapal. I\u2019ve fought back against extremist, egocentric autocrats in Texas for my entire adult life. The Democratic Party must directly take on Trump, and it\u2019ll be CPC Members boldly leading the way and putting working people first.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to be elected by my colleagues as the next Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. I am proud to join incoming Chair Casar, Deputy Chair Omar, and all members of the newly elected Executive Board as we prepare for the 119th Congress\u2014in which I believe the role the CPC plays will be more critical than ever,\u201d said Whip-Elect Chuy Garc\u00eda. \u201cWe are a Caucus that gives platform to ideas deeply popular across the political spectrum, and a Caucus that builds diverse coalitions to get things done. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and partners across the country who believe in people-centered policies rooted in equity and justice for all.\u201d\n\n###\n\nThe Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is made up of nearly 100 members standing up for progressive ideals in Washington and throughout the country. Since 1991, the CPC has advocated for progressive policies that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties. The CPC champions progressive policy solutions like comprehensive immigration reform, good-paying jobs, fair trade, universal health care, debt-free college, climate action, and a just foreign policy. The caucus has been the leading voice calling for bold and sweeping solutions to the urgent crises facing this nation, including ending America\u2019s broken for-profit health care system, raising the minimum wage, eliminating political corruption, bolstering labor protections for working families, and taking swift action to stop the warming of our planet.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-amy-klobuchar-tina-smith-announce-new-medicare-funded-residency-slots-for-minnesota-addressing-physician-workforce-shortage/", "U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Announce New Medicare-funded Residency Slots for Minnesota, Addressing Physician Workforce Shortage", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) announced additional medical residency slots in five Minnesota teaching hospitals. The slots were created in the 2022 budget law supported by both Senators. The law authorized funding 1,000 new residency slots across the country over a five-year period to combat the nation\u2019s physician shortage by training new providers. 69 of Minnesota\u2019s 87 counties are health professional shortage areas, and nearly 30% of Minnesota physicians are within retirement range.\n\n200 additional slots are awarded funding every year, and these five Minnesota hospitals were selected for the most recent round:\n\nHennepin County Medical Center, Emergency Medicine\n\nCentraCare St. Cloud Hospital, Pediatrics\n\nAbbott Northwestern Hospital, Neurology\n\nUniversity of Minnesota Medical Center, Child Neurology\n\nChildren\u2019s Minnesota, Pediatric Neurology\n\n\u201cHospitals across Minnesota face a shortage of physicians, which is why I worked to secure this federal funding to invest in our state\u2019s healthcare workforce. This funding means we can develop talent right here in Minnesota to better meet the needs of patients and to strengthen our healthcare system,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar.\n\n\u201cWe need to train more physicians, simple as that. This is a good start. I\u2019m glad we were able to secure funding for additional residencies at five hospitals in Minnesota this year,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cWe pride ourselves on providing world class health care in our state, but that\u2019s only possible thanks to the incredible physicians and physicians-in-training who work here. We need to support them, and part of that means making sure we are training enough doctors to handle patient demand without burning out our physicians. This funding gets us one step closer to making that a reality.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis new funding is crucial in the University of Minnesota Medical School\u2019s collaborative efforts to address the critical workforce shortage in child neurology and rural pediatrics across Minnesota, and ultimately provide improved care for these young patients,\u201d said Dr. Bradley Benson, Chief Academic Officer at M Health Fairview and professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. \u201cThese efforts would not be possible without our partners at M Health Fairview Masonic Children\u2019s Hospital, Children\u2019s Minnesota, Gillette Children\u2019s Hospital, CentraCare and Hennepin County Medical Center.\u201d\n\nHennepin County Medical Center and University of Minnesota Medical Center also were selected for awards last year for Internal Medicine and Psychiatry, respectively. Decisions on which hospitals receive new slots are made by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS prioritized hospitals with training programs in geographic areas demonstrating the greatest need for additional providers. The newly awarded residency positions will be effective July 1, 2025.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-amy-klobuchar-tina-smith-celebrate-u-s-trade-mission-to-morocco/", "U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Celebrate U.S. Trade Mission to Morocco", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) applauded that Minnesotan exporters are participating in a USDA agribusiness trade mission to Casablanca, Morocco, ending today. Morocco is the second-largest export market for U.S. agriculture in Africa. U.S. sales of farm and food products to the country topped $619 million last year.\n\nRepresentatives from the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, Lamex Foods of Bloomington, Merus LLC of Minneapolis, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association of Mankato, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are currently in Morocco to expand U.S. farm and food exports to their market and other West African markets. They are joined by representatives from nearly 50 U.S. agribusinesses and trade groups and 14 state departments of agriculture nationwide.\n\n\u201cMinnesota\u2019s participation in this trade mission to Morocco underscores our state\u2019s commitment to expanding our agricultural exports and forging strong international partnerships,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cBy connecting Minnesota agricultural producers with new buyers in Morocco and across West Africa, this mission will create opportunities to expand markets, strengthen our state\u2019s economy, and support the farmers and businesses that keep Minnesota at the forefront of agriculture.\u201d\n\n\u201cAgricultural exports support farming in Minnesota and provide economic benefits to the state,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThis trade mission to Morocco is a great opportunity for Minnesota agribusinesses to cultivate new markets for their agriculture products.\u201d\n\nSenator Smith, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has been a strong advocate for expanding agricultural market access globally. Earlier this year, she celebrated a USDA trade mission to Colombia, which Lamex Foods participated in. In April 2024, she supported a USDA trade mission to India focused on Indigenous food products.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-smith-daines-introduce-bill-to-combat-drug-trafficking-in-tribal-communities/", "U.S. Senators Smith, Daines Introduce Bill to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC\u2013 U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) today announced the bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act to combat drug trafficking in tribal communities. The PROTECT Act would expand the Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) program to allow tribal nations to prosecute non-Native offenders for drug crimes and gun crimes in furtherance of STCJ covered crimes. The PROTECT Act would also allow tribal courts to execute warrants for electronic material to better combat drug traffickers and other criminals.\n\n\u201cFor years, Tribal leaders in Minnesota have raised the alarm that drug traffickers are exploiting complex legal jurisdiction on Tribal land, making Native communities some of the most harmed by the opioid and fentanyl epidemics,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThe PROTECT Act would help Tribes fight back against these drug traffickers. This proposal is bipartisan and common sense, and it respects and upholds Tribes\u2019 inherent sovereignty and right to protect their people.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs deadly drugs like fentanyl and opioids flow across our open southern border, states like Montana are bearing the burden. Drug traffickers continue to exploit our tribal communities, so I\u2019m proud to lead this bipartisan legislation to protect our Native American tribes and keep our communities safe, both in Montana and across the country,\u201d said Senator Daines.\n\n\u201cWe thank Senator Smith for her continued commitment to law enforcement and Indian Country. Protecting our most vulnerable members is the fundamental goal of all governments. The PROTECT Act enhances tribal sovereignty and public safety and is an idea whose time has come. Minnesota Indian Country- and Indian Country throughout America is lucky to have a friend like Senator Tina Smith,\u201d said Cathy Chavers, Chairwoman of the Bois Forte Band.\n\n\u201cExpanding the Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction to include crimes related to drugs and guns is an important step in promoting the safety of tribal members and strengthening tribal sovereignty. We thank Senators Smith and Daines for taking action to provide Indian Country with additional tools needed to keep our communities healthy and safe,\u201d said Virgil Wind, Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.\n\n\u201cThis bill is an important step in helping us protect our community. We applaud Sen. Smith\u2019s continued leadership and efforts to strengthen tribal sovereignty. We need to be able to protect our own community from the predatory drug dealers that are wreaking havoc on our families. The future of the Red Lake Nation relies on it,\u201d said Darrell Seki, Chairman of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians.\n\n\u201cThe opioid and fentanyl epidemic is harming all citizens in Washington State. Our reservations are no different. Our Tribal lands are being targeted by organized crime because of the jurisdictional complexities and other vulnerabilities. The PROTECT Act of 2024 restores Tribal criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians for drug trafficking within our reservation boundaries, helping protect not only the residents on our reservation, but all Washingtonians,\u201d said Teri Gobin, Tulalip Tribes Chairwoman.\n\n\u201cThe Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians passed ATNI Resolution 24-05 in support of the PROTECT Act of 2024, a bill that strengthens tribal criminal justice systems to help combat the opioid-fentanyl epidemic that is devastating our tribal communities. We urge Congress to move swiftly on this bill,\u201d said the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians.\n\n\u201cThis is great and an important step forward in public safety in Indian country,\u201dsaidJustin Gray Hawk Sr., Tribal Chairman, Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes.\n\nFor decades, drug traffickers have exploited the complexity of the criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country, which has contributed to American Indians and Alaska Natives being two and a half times more likely to become victims of violent crime and more likely to die of an overdose than other demographic groups.\n\nThe PROTECT Act would expand the STCJ program to allow tribal nations to prosecute non-Native offenders for drug crimes and gun crimes committed in furtherance of drug trafficking and other STCJ crimes. It would also grant tribal courts parity with state courts to execute warrants for electronic material and allow offenders prosecuted under STCJ to be incarcerated through the Bureau of Prisons Tribal Prisoner Program.\n\nRead more about the PROTECT Act HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-mccollum-welcomes-ceasefire-deal-between-israel-and-hezbollah", "U.S. Rep. McCollum Welcomes Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Hezbollah", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on Wednesday morning in response to confirmed reports of a ceasefire deal between the Israeli government and Hezbollah:\n\n\u201cI thank President Biden and Secretary Blinken for bringing together Israeli government officials and Hezbollah militants to reach this ceasefire deal in Southern Lebanon.\n\n\u201cThis is a positive development in a war that has been devastating for civilians in Lebanon and across the region. It is now up to both parties to honor the terms of this agreement and allow civilians across Lebanon to finally be able to live in peace with their neighbors once again.\n\n\u201cThis is the first step toward peace in many months, and it cannot be the last. Now is the time to bring together all parties to negotiate a regional ceasefire that includes the release of all hostages and brings an end to Israel\u2019s devastating military campaign in Gaza.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omars-statement-south-korea-president-declaring-martial-law", "Rep. Omar\u2019s Statement on South Korea President Declaring Martial Law", "2024-12-03", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol\u2019s declaration of martial law.\n\n\u201cSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is plunging his country into chaos to cling onto power at the expense of South Koreans. There is no doubt that President Yoon Suk Yeol's decision is a direct attack on human rights and an attempt to violently suppress opposition. We must condemn President Yoon Suk Yeol\u2019s actions unequivocally and stand firmly on the side of protesters fighting for their constitutionally guaranteed rights. This decision echoes one of the darkest chapters in South Korea\u2019s history. To secure a brighter future for the people of South Korea, we must ensure democratic norms and essential human rights are respected.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=0F992F60-9DA3-459C-8C43-8F1CFF582294", "Klobuchar Elevated to Serve in the Third Highest Position in Senate Leadership", "2024-12-03", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "\u201cAs Chair of Steering and Policy, I look forward to working with my colleagues to chart our path forward and ensure the policies we are fighting for in Washington reflect what the American people want and need. This is the time to find common ground when we can, and stand our ground where we must,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar.\n\nLast Congress, Senator Klobuchar was ranked number one for bipartisan bills and number three for passing bills into law. She previously served in the number four leadership position as Chair of the Democratic Steering Committee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=593181BA-C91E-48A2-A3D6-FE1E003196BA", "Klobuchar Statement on Veterans Day 2024", "2024-11-11", "2024", "2024-11", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the statement below in honor of Veterans Day.\n\n\u201cVeterans Day is a time to focus on what unites us: an unwavering gratitude for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our nation.\n\nIt's our sacred obligation to pay respect to the heroes who fought for our rights and our freedoms. This means guaranteeing veterans can get their disability claims processed. It means ensuring they can get their G.I. benefits. And it means making sure they can get the health care they deserve, including for exposure to burn pits and Agent Orange.\n\nHonoring our veterans is a duty we all take seriously in Minnesota. I\u2019m thinking about Earl Meyer, a war hero from St. Peter.\n\nDuring World War II, at the young age of 17, Earl joined the Merchant Mariners. On one mission, his ship hit a minefield. The crew had to cut the ship\u2019s engine and sit as still as possible while Navy ships came in to clear the mines out of the waterway.\n\nAs a teenager, Earl had already risked his life for our country. But Earl\u2019s service didn\u2019t end there. Just years after he returned home from the war and started farming, he joined the Army and went to the front lines of the Korean War.\n\nIn June 1951, his unit was pinned down by mortar fire, and Earl was struck by shrapnel. Only four soldiers from his unit made it out alive. The medic who bandaged Earl said he\u2019d put his name in for a Purple Heart, but Earl never saw that medic again.\n\nDecades passed and Earl still hadn\u2019t received his Purple Heart, so his daughters reached out to my office. Together, we worked through the bureaucracy, and in May, Earl finally got his Purple Heart. Standing before a thousand people in the Gustavus chapel, he turned to me and said, \u2018You know, this wasn\u2019t really that big a deal.\u2019\n\nBut it was a big deal. Because in Minnesota, we stand with those who stood with us.\n\nTo all our service members and veterans \u2014 we honor you on Veterans Day and every day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice..\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:02:12Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-joins-war-powers-letter-president-biden", "Rep. Omar Joins War Powers Letter to President Biden", "2024-11-01", "2024", "2024-11", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Omar joined a letter to President Biden, led by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), questioning the involvement of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Israeli government\u2019s expanding regional war across the Middle East, including in the ground invasions of Lebanon and Gaza, and the recent exchanges of hostilities between Israel and Iran.\n\nThe Biden administration has deepened U.S. involvement in the Israeli government\u2019s devastating regional war through comprehensive intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and now even the direct deployment of U.S. servicemembers to Israel. Not only do these actions encourage further escalation and violence, but they are unauthorized by Congress, in violation of Article I of the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution of 1973.\n\n\u201cAmerican military involvement in these wars has not been authorized by the United States Congress, as required by the Constitution and U.S. law. The American people have made it clear that they want to see an immediate ceasefire, an end to these wars, and the return of hostages, not deepening American involvement in potentially endless regional war,\u201d the lawmakers wrote.\n\nThe lawmakers asked President Biden for a detailed account of the United States military\u2019s involvement to \u201ccommand, coordinate, participate in the movement of, or accompany\u201d Israeli forces currently engaged in hostilities in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Yemen, the West Bank, Syria, or elsewhere in the Middle East.\n\nSince the start of its genocidal campaign, the Israeli government has killed over 43,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including over 16,700 children, and displaced over 90 percent of the population. With complete impunity and a blank check from the United States\u2019 government, Netanyahu has now invaded Lebanon, where Israeli forces have killed over 2,700 people and displaced 1.2 million.\n\n\u201cThe Executive Branch cannot continue to ignore the law without Congressional intervention. In the absence of an immediate ceasefire and end of hostilities, Congress retains the right and ability to exercise its Constitutional authority to direct the removal of any and all unauthorized Armed Forces from the region pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution,\u201d the lawmakers concluded.\n\nThe letter was also signed by Congressman Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07) and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12).\n\nThrough a war powers resolution, Congress holds the power to direct the removal of any Armed Forces engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. War powers resolutions are privileged, meaning that any member of the House of Representatives could force a vote on the legislation.\n\nThe letter is endorsed by Friends Committee on National Legislation, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Just Foreign Policy, A New Policy, Action Corps, Jewish Voice for Peace Action, National Iranian American Council Action, Peace Action, Institute for Policy Studies \u2013 New Internationalism Project, Presbyterian Church USA \u2013 Office of Public Witness, Common Defense, Americans for Justice in Palestine Action, The United Methodist Church \u2013 General Board of Church and Society, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Action, and Center for Constitutional Rights.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=309E6AD6-1B44-44FA-992D-9048796A5570", "U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Announce Funding to Help Minnesota Families and Seniors with Heating Costs Ahead of Winter", "2024-11-01", "2024", "2024-11", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "Increased heating assistance was made possible by the Biden-Harris infrastructure law, which both Senators supported\n\nMINNEAPOLIS, MN - Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN), announced over $112 million in federal funding to help families and seniors pay for energy costs this winter. The funding was made possible in part through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which both Klobuchar and Smith helped pass.\n\n\u201cAs Minnesota prepares for winter, families shouldn\u2019t have to choose between heating their homes or buying other necessities,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal funding will help families and seniors across our state pay their energy bills and keep their homes warm.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the temperature starts to drop in Minnesota, everyone should be able to heat their homes and stay warm,\u201d said Smith. \u201cFor low-income families, high energy prices can force an impossible choice between heating their homes and other essentials like rent, food, or medicine. I\u2019m proud of our work to secure this funding, which will help families in Minnesota afford their heating costs and utility bills in the coming winter months.\u201d\n\n\u201cLIHEAP is essential to families who live on a limited income,\" said Denise Stewart, Executive Director of Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, a non-profit serving Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties. \"In today's economy with the rising cost of energy, housing and food, meeting basic needs is increasingly difficult. LIHEAP allows families and seniors to stay warm in our extremely cold winter months and frees up household funds to ensure other basic needs are met.\"\n\nThe funding is issued through the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides families with payment assistance to support their home energy needs. LIHEAP can also be used to weatherize homes to make them more energy efficient and mitigate energy emergencies during disasters and extreme weather.\n\nIndividuals interested in applying for energy assistance can visit www.energyhelp.us or call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) hotline toll-free at 1-866-674-6327.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:02:12Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-angie-craig-announces-330750-increase-domestic-biofuels-lakeville", "U.S. Rep Angie Craig Announces $330,750 to Increase Domestic Biofuels in Lakeville", "2024-10-31", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lakeville, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced $330,750 in federal grant funding for the Mega Stop Inc., a truck stop in Lakeville, to help expand their access to homegrown biofuels.\n\nThis funding comes as a Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentives Program grant, which is part of a $239 million investment, made in the Inflation Reduction Act, to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 18 states and give Americans cleaner, more affordable fuel options.\n\n\u201cBolstering domestic biofuel production supports Minnesota\u2019s family farmers and lowers prices at the pump for working Minnesotans \u2013 it's a win-win for everybody,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cI was proud to work to pass the Inflation Reduction Act and I\u2019ll keep working to invest in the all-of-the-above energy approach we need to lower energy costs and combat climate change.\u201d\n\nThe Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in 2022 with Rep. Craig\u2019s support, made the largest investment ever in homegrown biofuels infrastructure.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=277F4838-CD9F-4779-8851-EDF2A2A776E1", "Klobuchar, Smith Working to Secure Funding for Projects for Carver County in Year End Budget", "2024-10-28", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "The Senate and House Appropriations Committees Advanced Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured and Backed by Klobuchar, Smith\n\nU.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the Fiscal Year 2025 federal budget bills that passed the Senate and House Appropriations Committees includes projects to benefit Carver County. These projects would invest in public infrastructure. On September 26, the Senate and House agreed to avoid a shutdown and continue to negotiate on a final budget proposal. Klobuchar and Smith will fight to ensure these projects are included in that final year-end bill.\n\n\u201cFrom upgrading critical road infrastructure to investing in flood mitigation, we worked with local leaders to secure resources important to Carver County,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cOnce completed, these projects will improve quality of life for Minnesotans.\u201d\n\n\u201cTransportation, drinking water and sewage infrastructure improvements will directly benefit residents in Carver County,\u201d said Smith. \u201cThe federal government should be a partner in uplifting and providing necessary funding for vital community projects, and that\u2019s exactly what we are hoping to accomplish in Carver County.\u201d\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have successfully secured the following projects in the Appropriations Committee-approved bill:\n\n$4,700,000 for the Carver County Highway 5 Improvements Project in Victoria. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\n$3,350,000 for City of Carver to rebuild the Carver river levee system to FEMA and US Army Corps of Engineers standards to protect historic downtown Carver from flood damages. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\n$2,000,000 for the Laketown Township for Community Sewer Improvement Project. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\n$2,200,000 to assist the Western Area Fire Training Association (WAFTA) with on-site and off-site environmental investigations and development of a remedial action plan to address impacted soil and groundwater. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-MN).\n\n$1,600,000 to the City of Norwood Young America for transportation, drinking water, and sewer infrastructure upgrades. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called \u201cCongressionally Directed Spending\u201d (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.\n\nThe projects are expected to pass the Senate over the next several months.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=A6C98267-CDB5-485E-9FA3-980E46813CCF", "Klobuchar, Smith Working to Secure Funding for Aitkin Airport Runway Reconstruction Project in Year End Budget", "2024-10-28", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "The Senate and House Appropriations Committees Advanced Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured and Backed by Klobuchar, Smith\n\nWASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the Fiscal Year 2025 federal budget bill that passed the Senate Appropriations Committee includes a $367,000 project to reconstruct the Aitkin Airport runway. The airport\u2019s runway is in need of repair and expansion to ensure Aitkin can continue serving regional aircraft. On September 26, the Senate and House agreed to avoid a shutdown and continue to negotiate on a final budget proposal. Klobuchar and Smith will fight to ensure these projects are included in that final year-end bill.\n\n\u201cAitkin Airport needs to reconstruct its runway to improve access to regional air travel. With this federal grant, the airport will be able to build the new runway to continue serving travelers,\u201d said Klobuchar.\n\n\u201cAitkin Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Aitkin Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding would go directly towards repaving the runway to ensure it remains safe and functional.\u201d\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called \u201cCongressionally Directed Spending\u201d (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.\n\nThe projects are expected to pass the Senate over the next several months.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=E6101E1F-4B9B-4CED-826A-244A6C99D45B", "Klobuchar, Smith Working to Secure Funding for Projects for Mankato and Southern Minnesota in Year End Budget", "2024-10-28", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "The Senate and House Appropriations Committees Advanced Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured and Backed by Klobuchar, Smith\n\nU.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the Fiscal Year 2025 federal budget bills that passed the Senate and House Appropriations Committees includes projects to benefit Mankato and Southern Minnesota. These projects would invest in public infrastructure. On September 26, the Senate and House agreed to avoid a shutdown and continue to negotiate on a final budget proposal. Klobuchar and Smith will fight to ensure these projects are included in that final year-end bill.\n\n\u201cFrom upgrading the Mankato Regional Airport Air Traffic Control Tower to investing in the local water system, we worked with local leaders to secure resources important to Mankato and Southwest Minnesota,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cOnce completed, these projects will improve quality of life for Minnesotans.\u201d\n\n\u201cUpgrading crucial infrastructure for Southern Minnesota and constructing a new air traffic control tower for Mankato Airport are exactly the kinds of projects we should be investing in,\u201d said Smith. \u201cThe federal government should be a partner in uplifting and providing necessary funding for vital community projects championed by local leaders, and that\u2019s exactly what we are hoping to accomplish for residents of Mankato and Southwest Minnesota.\u201d\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have successfully secured the following projects in the Appropriations Committee-approved bill:\n\n$1,050,000 for the City of Butterfield to update its wastewater treatment facility and reconstruct city streets, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water mains, which are currently in unsafe conditions. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN).\n\n$1,050,000 for the City of Eagle Lake to construct a new water treatment facility to provide clean drinking water to residents. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN).\n\n$750,000 for the City of Henderson to construct a water filtration plant to remove iron and manganese contaminants from the drinking water. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN).\n\n$1,050,000 for the City of Okabena to repair, replace, or construct Okabena\u2019s drinking water distribution system to provide the residents and businesses of Okabena with a safe and dependable drinking water system. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN).\n\n$1,050,000 for the City of Madison Lake to replace and improve its water supply system, storm sewer, sanitary collection system, and other critical infrastructure.\n\n$800,000 for the City of Pemberton for repairs to their drinking water storage, well house, distribution, and stormwater conveyance. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN).\n\n$2,100,000 for Mankato Regional Airport to construct a new air traffic control tower. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN).\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called \u201cCongressionally Directed Spending\u201d (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.\n\nThe projects are expected to pass the Senate over the next several months.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=071F101D-D7E6-4AE8-BCEC-B032727AEF6A", "Klobuchar Awarded the National Guard Association\u2019s Montgomery Medal", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was awarded the Montgomery Medal from the National Guard Association of the United States (NAGUS). The Montgomery Medal recognizes individuals or organizations who provide outstanding support to the NGAUS. Senator Klobuchar is receiving the award for championing issues important to National Guardsmen and veterans, such as bolstering the \"Beyond the Yellow Ribbon\" program, helping pass the historic PACT Act to ensure veterans exposed to toxic substances get the healthcare they need, and investments into the National Guard\u2019s readiness and operational capabilities. At the presentation ceremony, NGAUS Minnesota Chapter President Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) 5 Brett Setterlund presented Klobuchar with the medal. Klobuchar, Minnesota National Guard Major General Shawn Manke, and CWO 5 Setterlund delivered remarks.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to receive the Montgomery Medal from the National Guard Association,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThe men and women of the National Guard put everything on the line when they put on the uniform, and we owe them a debt we can never fully repay. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve fought to provide them with the resources and support they need to keep our state and our nation safe.\u201d\n\nColonel Jamie Lindman read the following citation at the award ceremony:\n\nFor her exceptional leadership, dedication, and unwavering support for the Minnesota National Guard, Senator Amy Klobuchar is awarded the Montgomery Medal. Her commitment to the welfare of Soldiers, Airmen, and their families is exemplified through her tireless advocacy and legislative achievements. Senator Klobuchar's profound impact on the lives of National Guard members is evident in her comprehensive approach to support and promote our service.\n\nShe spearheaded the development of the \"Beyond the Yellow Ribbon\" program, transforming it into a national model that provides crucial support to service members reintegrating into civilian life. Her advocacy for improving childcare access and championing PACT Act legislation to address toxic exposure demonstrates her commitment to enhancing the quality of life for military families. Senator Klobuchar's leadership in modernizing the National Guard has been instrumental in securing advancements that enhance readiness and operational capabilities. From securing new aircraft for both the 148th Fighter Wing and 133rd Airlift Wings to advocating for infrastructure improvements at Camp Ripley Training Center, her efforts ensure the Guard remains a critical asset to our nation's defense. Her dedication to fostering partnerships locally and globally strengthens the Guard's capabilities and interoperability with international allies. Her support for initiatives like the State Partnership Program with Norway underscores her commitment to enhancing strategic military ties and improving readiness for joint operations. Senator Klobuchar exemplifies the values of service, leadership, and dedication and leaves an indelible mark on the Department of Defense, the National Guard Association of the United States, and the Minnesota National Guard.\n\nRead the full citation HERE.\n\nAs a member of the National Guard Caucus, Senator Klobuchar is a leading advocate in the Senate for the National Guard.\n\nSince her election to the Senate, Klobuchar has fought to secure regular funding to extend and expand to the national level Minnesota\u2019s pioneering Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon helps soldiers transition from military to civilian life through counseling and other services.\n\nIn 2023, the United States Air Force announced that Minnesota\u2019s 133rd Airlift Wing was selected to receive eight new C-130J aircraft. Klobuchar worked across the aisle to help secure these aircraft for Minnesota\u2019s 133rd Airlift Wing. The 133rd also leads the nation\u2019s longest continuous troop exchange with Norway, and our Croatia and Norway State Partnership Programs. All these partners benefit and embrace the 133rd\u2019s tactical airlift mission.\n\nIn 2022, provisions from Klobuchar\u2019s Toxic Exposure Training Act to improve education and training for VA health care personnel passed as part of the bipartisan PACT Act.\n\nIn 2019, Klobuchar introduced legislation that became law to ensure that children of Guard members and Reservists are identified as students of military families in school records. This requirement, which already applied to children of active-duty servicemembers, ensures that schools and teachers know which students have parents in the Guard and Reserves and help accommodate those needs.\n\nIn 2017, Klobuchar introduced legislation to help reduce the cost of service for National Guard members and make a big difference for thousands of soldiers in the Minnesota National Guard by reducing the mileage that can be claimed on taxes from 100 to 50. In Minnesota, 30 percent of all National Guard members travel more than 50 miles for training and can be burdened with costly travel expenses simply for completing their required duty training each month.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-amy-klobuchar-announce-clean-energy-projects-for-minnesota-farms-small-businesses-in-rural-areas-2/", "U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Announce Clean Energy Projects for Minnesota Farms, Small Businesses in Rural Areas", "2024-10-24", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "LocationAwardDetailsAnnual $ SavingsAnnual Energy SavingsWestern MinnesotaNear Montevideo, MN$223,352Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$8,910146,200 kWh, enough to power 13 homesNear Clara City, MN$222,801Purchase and install energy 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enough to power 3 homesNear Hutchinson, MN$32,500Purchase and install a 25kW solar array for a farm$4,11934,273 kWh, enough to power 3 homesNear Isanti, MN$39,625Purchase and install a 25.22kW solar array for a berry agricultural production facility$4,22234,893 kWh, enough to power 3 homesNear Foley, MN$44,219Purchase and install a 36kW solar array for a farm$4,76444,766 kWh, enough to power 4 homesNear Buffalo, MN$118,048Purchase and install a 58.9kW solar array for a commercial rental property$19,28968,581 kWh, enough to power 6 homesNear Pierz, MN$61,945Purchase and install a 50kW solar array for a hog farm$8,42668,611 kWh, enough to power 6 homesNear Milaca, MN$86,424Purchase and install a 70.55kW solar array for an assisted living care facility$5,74894,753 kWh, enough to power 9 homesNear Long Prairie, MN$39,975Purchase and install a 50.6kW solar array for a farm$9,41868,477 kWh, enough to power 6 homesNear Swanville, MN$79,950Purchase and install two 50.6kW solar arrays for two 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MN$76,847Purchase and install a 42.64kW solar array for a farm$12,270.0050,201 kWh, enough to power 4 homesNear Alpha, MN$195,972Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$8,925154,361 kWh, enough to power 14 homesNear Ostrander, MN$28,892Purchase and install a geothermal heating and cooling system for a trucking business machine shop$98813,921 kWh, enough to power 1 homeNear Rochester, MN$32,416Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$5,905116,353 kWh, enough to power 11 homesNear Fulda, MN$309,380Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$28,479336,522 kWh, enough to power 31 homesNear Stewartville, MN$29,500Purchase and install a 25.9kW solar array for a nail salon$7,86934,437 kWh, enough to power 3 homesNear Rose Creek, MN$90,211Purchase and install a 76kW solar array for a farm$28,848153,944 kWh, enough to power 14 homesNear St. Charles, MN$22,995Purchase and install a 19.2kW solar array for a farm$5,01529,659 kWh, enough to power 2 homesNear Owatonna, MN$203,275Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$12,554450,895, enough to power 42 homesNear Kilkenny, MN$96,509Purchase and install an energy efficient grain dryer for a farm$8,936149,251 kWh, enough to power 14 homesNear Janesville, MN$20,000Purchase and install a 19.4kW solar array for a farm$3,40525,468 kWh, enough to power 2 homesNear Rochester, MN$60,000Purchase and install a 48kW solar array for Skyline Raceway$9,02673,138 kWh, enough to power 7 homesNear Elkton, MN$53,266Purchase and install a 38kW solar array for a farm$12,879.0063,709 kWh, enough to power 6 homes.Near Wells, MN$66,008Purchase and install a 50.88kW ground-mounted solar array for a hog farm$16,97871,021 kWh, enough to power 7 homesNear Ellendale, MN$132,500Purchase and install two solar arrays that total 105.8kW for two farms$55,915144,833 kWh, enough to power 13 homesWinona, MN$18,388Purchase and install a 12.3kW solar array for a commercial real 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farm$22,028275,337 kWh, enough to power 25 homesNear Chatfield, MN$31,601Purchase and install a 35.6kW roof-mounted solar array for a commercial rental property$3,06244,940 kWh, enough to power 4 homesNear St. Peter, MN$67,075Purchase and install a 50kW solar array for a commercial property businesses$5,52665,402 kWh, enough to power 6 homes", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=0A16332D-4FAE-4E4C-B1E2-253EF72B36EF", "Klobuchar, Smith Working to Secure Funding for Projects for St. Cloud and Surrounding Communities in Year End Budget", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "The Senate and House Appropriations Committees Advanced Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured and Backed by Klobuchar, Smith\n\nWASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the Fiscal Year 2025 federal budget bills that passed the Senate and House Appropriations Committees includes projects to benefit St. Cloud and surrounding communities. These projects would invest in public infrastructure, emergency services, and workforce development. On September 26, the Senate and House agreed to avoid a shutdown and continue to negotiate on a final budget proposal. Klobuchar and Smith will fight to ensure these projects are included in that final year-end bill.\n\n\u201cFrom upgrading critical infrastructure to investing first responders, we worked with local leaders to secure resources important to St. Cloud and surrounding communities\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cOnce completed, these projects will improve quality of life for Minnesotans.\u201d\n\n\u201cThose closest to an issue have the best solutions, and these projects were developed and designed to fit the specific needs of St. Cloud,\u201d said Smith. \u201cFrom expanding opportunities for students at SCTCC or upgrading our water infrastructure, to renovating the Cold Spring Fire Station, fixing Town Line and Heatherwood Roads, or helping Habitat for Humanity build more affordable housing, these projects will help strengthen our communities and I look forward to working with Senator Klobuchar to get them passed and signed into law.\u201d\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have successfully secured the following projects in the Appropriations Committee-approved bill:\n\n$1,136,000 for the St. Cloud Technical & Community College to develop an Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certified Instructional Program Expansion.\n\n$2,000,000 for the City of Big Lake\u2019s Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\n$7,000,000 for North Central Watab Watershed Flood Mitigation projects. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\n$7,000,000 for the Heatherwood Road Infrastructure and Multi-Modal Improvements Project in St. Cloud. The project extends a major regional roadway and trail, replaces an out of service bridge, and installs new water and sewer infrastructure. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\n$2,000,000 for renovations at the Cold Spring Fire Station. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN).\n\n$1,500,000 for the reconstruction of Town Line Road to meet current design standards for traffic levels, including six-foot paved shoulders, right turn lanes and safer roadsides and improving structural capacity to 10-ton axle weights. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\n$920,000 for the City of Lake Henry for wastewater infrastructure improvements. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN).\n\n$750,000 for the City of Princeton\u2019s Mille Lacs County Joint Radio Simulcast Equipment Project.\n\n$420,000 for Central MN Habitat for Humanity to build infrastructure for affordable housing projects.\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called \u201cCongressionally Directed Spending\u201d (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.\n\nThe projects are expected to pass the Senate over the next several months.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=571785BA-CA71-4594-A895-A8A88E673D62", "Klobuchar, Smith Working to Secure Funding for Projects for the Iron Range in Year End Budget", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "The Senate and House Appropriations Committees Advanced Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured and Backed by Klobuchar, Smith\n\nWASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that Fiscal Year 2025 federal budget bills that passed the Senate and House Appropriations Committees include projects to benefit the Iron Range. These projects would invest in public infrastructure and local law enforcement. On September 26, the Senate and House agreed to avoid a shutdown and continue to negotiate on a final budget proposal. Klobuchar and Smith will fight to ensure these projects are included in that final year-end bill.\n\n\u201cFrom upgrading critical infrastructure to investing in better tools for law enforcement, we worked with local leaders to secure resources important to the Iron Range,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cOnce completed, these projects will improve quality of life for Minnesotans.\u201d\n\n\u201cThose closest to an issue have the best solutions, and these projects were developed and designed to fit the specific needs folks on the Iron Range,\u201d said Smith. \u201cFrom updating our water infrastructure in Ely, Hibbing, Keewatin, Coleraine, Eveleth and Mountain Iron to fixing Nashwauk\u2019s infrastructure plans, these projects will help strengthen our communities and I look forward to working with Senator Klobuchar to get them passed and signed into law.\u201d\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have successfully secured the following projects in the Appropriations Committee-approved bill:\n\n$750,000 for the Mountain Iron/Eveleth for Watermain Loop Project. The funds would be used for the installation of five miles of water main from Mountain Iron to Eveleth, MN. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).\n\n$1,000,000 for the City of Coleraine for reconstructing sewer, water, storm sewer, and street infrastructure. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).\n\n$750,000 for the City of Keewatin for replacement of water/sewage infrastructure. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).\n\n$2,000,000 for the City of Ely for Water Intake and Burntside Lake Water Main Replacement. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).\n\n$2,000,000 for the City of Hibbing for Water Treatment Improvement and Expansion Project. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).\n\n$1,000,000 for the City of Nashwauk\u2019s Third Street Infrastructure Improvements Project. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).\n\n$315,000 for the City of Cook\u2019s Wastewater Treatment Pond Reconstruction Project. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called \u201cCongressionally Directed Spending\u201d (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.\n\nThe projects are expected to pass the Senate over the next several months.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=74F6C4BC-1D10-4901-8603-15C0AA34FB2F", "Klobuchar, Smith Working to Secure Funding for Projects for Pine County in Year End Budget", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "The Senate and House Appropriations Committees Advanced Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured and Backed by Klobuchar, Smith\n\nWASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the Fiscal Year 2025 federal budget bills that passed the Senate and House Appropriations Committees include projects to benefit Pine County. These projects would invest in public water infrastructure and workforce housing. On September 26, the Senate and House agreed to avoid a shutdown and continue to negotiate on a final budget proposal. Klobuchar and Smith will fight to ensure these projects are included in that final year-end bill.\n\n\u201cFrom upgrading critical water infrastructure in Pine City to investing in workforce housing in Sandstone, we worked with local leaders to secure resources important to Pine County,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cOnce completed, these projects will improve quality of life for Minnesotans.\u201d\n\n\u201cThose closest to an issue have the best solutions, and these projects were developed and designed to fit the specific needs of Pine County,\u201d said Smith. \u201cFrom updating Pine City\u2019s wastewater treatment system to redeveloping the Historic Sandstone School into affordable workforce housing, these projects will help strengthen our communities and I look forward to working with Senator Klobuchar to get them passed and signed into law.\u201d\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have successfully secured the following projects in the Appropriations Committee-approved bill:\n\n$750,000 for Pine City\u2019s Wastewater Treatment Pond System Upgrade Project. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).\n\n$850,000 for the Sandstone School Workforce Housing Project to develop 31 units of workforce housing.\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called \u201cCongressionally Directed Spending\u201d (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.\n\nThe projects are expected to pass the Senate over the next several months.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=7F27FD34-A57B-43EE-BC0E-66386FC3D697", "Klobuchar, Smith Working to Secure Funding for Projects for Benton County in Year End Budget", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "The Senate and House Appropriations Committees Advanced Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured and Backed by Klobuchar, Smith\n\nWASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the Fiscal Year 2025 federal budget bills that passed the Senate and House Appropriations Committees includes projects to benefit Benton County. These projects would invest in public infrastructure. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN). On September 26, the Senate and House agreed to avoid a shutdown and continue to negotiate on a final budget proposal. Klobuchar and Smith will fight to ensure these projects are included in that final year-end bill.\n\n\u201cWe worked with local leaders to secure resources important to upgrading critical wastewater infrastructure in Benton County,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cOnce completed, these projects will improve quality of life for Minnesotans.\u201d\n\n\u201cMinnesotans deserve to have safe, clean water,\u201d said Smith. \u201cBenton County is no exception, and this investment will update the city\u2019s water and wastewater infrastructure system, directly impacting all of its residents.\u201d\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have successfully secured the following projects in the Appropriations Committee-approved bill:\n\n$2,000,000 for the City of Foley for Water Treatment Plant and Well 6 Construction Project. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\n$2,000,000 for the City of Gilman to replace its wastewater collection pond and stormwater infrastructure. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called \u201cCongressionally Directed Spending\u201d (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.\n\nThe projects are expected to pass the Senate over the next several months.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-amy-klobuchar-tina-smith-announce-funding-secured-to-complete-msp-airports-concourse-g-remodel/", "U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Announce Funding Secured to Complete MSP Airport\u2019s Concourse G Remodel", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) announced that the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport received the final funding amount necessary to complete the airport\u2019s improvements to Concourse G. This grant, made possible through the Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will expand the Terminal 1 building on Concourse G from Gates 8 \u201313 to include 5 new single use restrooms and 2 new multi-user restrooms, terminal passenger seating, and energy efficient spaces.\n\n\u201cMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is among the busiest airports in the country and supports tens of thousands of jobs in our state,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar. \u201cThis significant federal funding will enable the airport to fund the expansion of Terminal 1 to improve the travel experience for passengers and maintain its position as a top-ranking airport.\u201d\n\n\u201cMSP is a critical transportation hub and economic driver for communities across Minnesota. There\u2019s a reason it\u2019s been ranked the best airport in America so often, and we hope to keep it that way,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThe Concourse G upgrades have been years in the making. This investment will make sure MSP remains one of the best airports in the world and has the capacity to meet demand, and I\u2019m proud to have supported the Biden-Harris Bipartisan infrastructure law to make this happen.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe work hard to provide exceptional airport experiences for our travelers, and a big part of that is ensuring that MSP facilities keep pace with capacity demands while also meeting and exceeding expectations for quality and accessibility,\u201d said Brian Ryks, CEO and executive director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates MSP Airport. \u201cThe $20 million in funding allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help us move ahead with important expansion and development of Concourse G in Terminal 1. We are grateful for the ongoing support of Senator Smith and Senator Klobuchar and their work to help ensure a positive travel experience for Minnesotans.\u201d\n\nMSP Airport\u2019s Concourse G improvements began in earnest in 2020. The airport began:\n\nReconfiguring and adding to the gate-hold seating areas\n\nReconstructing and expanding the restrooms\n\nRemoving and replacing the adjacent moving walkways\n\nRenovating the food, beverage and retail offerings\n\nThis $20 million grant was made possible through the Biden-Harris infrastructure bill, which Senator Smith and Senator Klobuchar both supported. The grant was awarded through the FAA\u2019s Airport Terminals Program, which received a $5 billion boost through the infrastructure law. The program funds safe, sustainable and accessible airport terminals, on-airport rail access projects and airport-owned traffic control towers.\n\nSeveral investments have been made in Minnesota\u2019s largest airport since President Biden signed the infrastructure legislation that Klobuchar and Smith helped pass, including two new gates at Terminal 2 (H15 and H16), five new boarding bridges, new electrical substations for baggage claim, the north security checkpoint, and airport police, as well as new walkways, ramps, and slopes to support passengers with disabilities.\n\nYou can find renderings of what the final result of the upgrades to Concourse G will look like here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=9D7B071B-843F-4179-9DA6-E1FFBC6638C0", "Klobuchar and Colleagues Release Report on Vote Counting Process for the November Election", "2024-10-22", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "Democratic Senators Warn Americans To Be On Alert Against Efforts To Undermine Public Confidence In Election Results\n\nREAD THE REPORT HERE\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Senate Rules Committee Chair Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released a report summarizing for the American people what to expect on Election Day and encouraging voters to cast their ballot.\n\nWith the general election well underway in every state across the country, Senate Democrats have a clear message for the American people, which is to vote and cast their ballot as early as possible. As significant numbers of Americans choose to vote by mail, the report explains why it\u2019s still possible that, in some states, the outcome might not be known on November 5th, in part because states differ in whether they allow mail-in ballots to be processed ahead of Election Day and whether ballots must be received by Election Day or postmarked by Election Day. The report also makes clear that voter intimidation is illegal and federal law prohibits coercing or threatening anyone in order to interfere with their right to vote.\n\nA copy of the report can be found HERE.\n\n\u201cThe right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, and we must do everything we can to protect it and uphold the integrity of the election process. That means pushing back on efforts to sow chaos during election season. As this report explains, it also means making sure that Americans know that it is possible that the outcome in some states will not be known on November 5th. While some states have expedited their counting requirements since 2020, we should be prepared to be patient about results in places where counting ballots may take longer. Americans should keep making their voices heard at the ballot box,\u201d said Klobuchar.\n\n\u201cJust like 2020, Donald Trump and his allies continue to refuse to commit to accepting the results of the election if he loses while pushing dangerous and divisive rhetoric to sow discord and undermine confidence in our election process. Americans losing faith in the results of our elections doesn\u2019t just risk another January 6th but puts our very democracy at risk,\u201d said Leader Schumer. \u201cSenate Democrats remain committed to ensuring all Americans can vote without fear or intimidation.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs Donald Trump bets on chaos, division, and lies to fuel his campaign and get back into the White House, it\u2019s on us to see through his fearmongering and stand up for our democracy. So vote early, vote by mail, vote in person\u2014but vote. The future of our country depends on us rejecting fear and misinformation and making our voices heard,\u201d said Murphy.\n\n\u201cFormer President Trump's dangerous rhetoric threatens to further divide our country and sow real potential for violence like we saw up close on January 6, 2021. Our elections are the foundation of American democracy. Protecting them should be the top priority for everyone who cares about the future of our country. Election officials, courts, and elected leaders must be accountable for upholding that principle,\u201d said Heinrich.\n\n\u201cThere is no greater responsibility, or honor, as an American than exercising your right to vote. Our free, fair voting systems and our peaceful transitions of powers are two of the hallmarks that have separated America from authoritarianism for centuries now\u2014and that will carry on far beyond this November, despite Donald Trump's desperate, sad attempts to sow seeds of chaos and distrust in our electoral processes. The most powerful defense against creeping autocracy in America is to make our voices heard at the ballot box\u2014because carrying out our most sacred duty as citizens is the best way we can ensure remain a government of, by and for the people,\u201d said Duckworth.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-report-30-border-patrols-cameras-are-broken-rep-angie-craig-urges", "Following Report That 30% of Border Patrol\u2019s Cameras are Broken, Rep. Angie Craig Urges Vote on Bipartisan Border Agreement", "2024-10-18", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Following news reports that nearly one-third of the surveillance cameras used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border are not working, U.S. Representative Angie Craig renewed her call for a vote on the bipartisan border agreement.\n\nIn a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Craig noted the bipartisan border deal negotiated earlier this year included $170 million for remote video surveillance towers and $47.5 million to update mobile surveillance systems along the southern border.\n\n\u201cThe safety and security of our nation\u2019s southern border is nothing to play politics with. I\u2019ve stood ready to pass comprehensive border security policy and funding legislation and I know colleagues on both sides of the aisle are ready to vote for this bill,\u201d wrote Rep. Craig.\n\nRep. Craig has been a leading voice for bipartisan border security reform \u2013 successfully urgingPresident Biden to take executive action to decrease illegal border crossings earlier this year.\n\nOver a year ago, Rep. Craig visited the southern border with 17 Republicans and urged bipartisan action to keep communities safe.\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Craig joined the Democrats for Border Security Task Force and led the House effort to secure federal funding to install fentanyl scanners at the southern border.\n\nPresident Biden signed Rep. Craig\u2019s bipartisan END FENTANYL Actinto law in March to help stop the smuggling of illicit fentanyl through U.S. ports of entry.\n\nClick here to read Rep. Craig\u2019s letter to Speaker Johnson.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-betty-mccollum-statement-passing-fmr-us-rep-rick-nolan", "U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Statement on Passing of Fmr. U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan", "2024-10-18", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, released the following statement on Friday:\n\n\u201cI send my deepest condolences to the family of my dear friend and former colleague Rick Nolan. Congressman Nolan was a champion for Northern Minnesota and a fighter for working women and men across our state. A committed public servant who loved the Northland, he was a true Minnesotan \u2014 one need look no further than his hot dish competition, where he\u2019d share sap that he harvested, venison that he hunted, and wild rice that he gathered with his own hands. My thoughts are with his wife, Mary, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=63CE6670-708F-49DB-8AB5-1FB5DC555484", "Klobuchar Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Representative Rick Nolan", "2024-10-18", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the statement below following the passing of former U.S. Representative Rick Nolan.\n\n\u201cRick Nolan was an incredible friend that dedicated his life to public service and his family. With his thunderous voice and passion for the people, Rick was a one-of-a-kind leader,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cHe was the comeback kid. He went from being one of the youngest members of Congress to being one of the oldest freshmen when he was sworn in again at 69. He was the consummate outdoorsman, friend of labor, and he never forgot where he came from. John and my thoughts and prayers are with Mary and his family.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/betty-mccollum-stands-members-us-armed-forces-serving-abroad-and-their-right", "Betty McCollum Stands up for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Serving Abroad and their Right to Have their Votes Count", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 In response to lawsuits targeting the voting rights of U.S. service members serving abroad, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cRecent lawsuits brought by MAGA Republicans are an outrageous attempt to threaten the voting rights of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Minnesota National Guard Members, and other federal employees who are serving our nation around the world,\u201d said Congresswoman McCollum. \u201cThis blatant effort to disenfranchise Americans in uniform while they are actively protecting our democracy overseas must be forcefully condemned by public officials and defeated in the courts. There\u2019s never been an issue with overseas voting in the past, and there\u2019s no evidence to suggest this decades-old system enables widespread fraud. It\u2019s simple: The votes of our women and men in uniform must count.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=3733217E-F10F-4D55-84AD-93B8E8DACEEB", "Klobuchar, Smith Working to Secure Funding for Projects for Duluth and Floodwood in Year End Budget", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "The Senate and House Appropriations Committees Advanced Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Backed by Klobuchar, Smith\n\nWASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that Fiscal Year 2025 federal budget bills that passed the Senate and House Appropriations Committees include projects to benefit Duluth and Floodwood. These projects would invest in public infrastructure and child care. On September 26, the Senate and House agreed to avoid a shutdown and continue to negotiate on a final budget proposal. Klobuchar and Smith will fight to ensure these projects are included in that final year-end bill.\n\n\u201cFrom upgrading critical infrastructure to investing in expanding child care options for families, we worked with local leaders to secure resources important to Duluth and Floodwood,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cOnce completed, these projects will improve quality of life for Minnesotans.\u201d\n\n\u201cThose closest to an issue have the best solutions, and these projects were developed and designed to fit the specific needs of the Duluth area,\u201d said Smith. \u201cFrom streamlining law enforcement and emergency data or fixing the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge, to updating our water infrastructure or investing in affordable childcare, these projects will help strengthen our communities and I look forward to working with Senator Klobuchar to get them passed and signed into law.\u201d\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have successfully secured the following projects in the Appropriations Committee-approved bill:\n\n$2,000,000 for the Northern Minnesota Counties Records System Collaborative. This project between nine Minnesota counties will allow for seamless data sharing of 9-1-1 communications records, jail records, and law enforcement data.\n\n$500,000 for repairs on the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge.\n\n$1,000,000 for the City of Duluth to make improvements at the Lakewood Water Treatment Plant. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN).\n\n$1,500,000 for the City of Floodwood\u2019s Infrastructure & Accessibility Improvements Project. The project consists of upgrading infrastructure including water, sewer, storm water and ancillary street reconstruction/curb/sidewalks.\n\n$674,000 for the Duluth Lincoln Park Restoration Project.\n\n$136,000 for supporting Divine Konnections\u2019 child abuse prevention, recovery, and healing services for young moms.\n\n$50,000 to operate the Polar Cubs Child Care Center in Floodwood.\n\nKlobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called \u201cCongressionally Directed Spending\u201d (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.\n\nThe projects are expected to pass the Senate over the next several months.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=FB95CAA7-B339-42D6-AB1E-0D6AB4647910", "Klobuchar Completes Visits to All 87 Counties in 2024", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 With stops today in three remaining counties: Aitkin (American Peat Manufacturing); Carlton (local airport), and Kanabec (Lakes & Pines Community Action Council), U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has once again visited every one of Minnesota\u2019s 87 counties in one year.\n\n\u201cThe best way for me to do my job is by listening to the people of Minnesota and getting things done for them,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThat\u2019s why every year I meet with Minnesotans all over our state and discuss what we can get done together. From expanding child care and housing to supporting local businesses, I\u2019m committed to taking action on the issues that matter most.\u201d\n\nToday, Klobuchar toured American Peat Technology in Aitkin and then went to the Cloquet Airport in Carlton County which is developing a new storage hanger thanks to federal funding. Klobuchar ended the day in Mora and visited the Lakes and Pines Community Action Council.\n\nThis year, Klobuchar\u2019s stops included:\n\n1. Aitkin\n\n\u2022 Toured American Peat Technology and met with their leadership team.\n\n2. Anoka\n\n\u2022 Gave remarks at the USA Cup Opening Ceremony in Blaine.\n\n\u2022 Attended the 43rd annual Game Fair and discussed conservation policy with Ron Schara.\n\n\u2022 Participated in Coon Rapids 4th of July Festivities.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Blaine Festival.\n\n3. Becker\n\n\u2022 Led a child care discussion and toured the Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes LEAP Preschool.\n\n4. Beltrami\n\n\u2022 Led a breakfast discussion with Bemidji City and Beltrami county and tribal leaders.\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the dedication ceremony of the new Bemidji Veterans Home, toured it with veterans, and met with Red Lake Band Members.\n\n5. Benton\n\n\u2022 Toured SNX Technologies Inc. and met with their leadership.\n\n6. Big Stone\n\n\u2022 Discussed agriculture with local farmers while touring Anne Schwagerl\u2019s farm.\n\n7. Blue Earth\n\n\u2022 Visited Mankato in the aftermath of severe flooding with Mankato mayor and Representative Finstad.\n\n\u2022 Met with family and friends of Sergeant Cade Wolfe.\n\n8. Brown\n\n\u2022 Attended the community celebration at the Pheasant Opener in Sleepy Eye and spoke at the Pheasants Forever land dedication.\n\n\u2022 Toured the New Ulm Airport\u2019s recent upgrades and met with local leaders.\n\n9. Carlton\n\n\u2022 Toured the new Cloquet airport hangar with airport leadership and the Cloquet mayor.\n\n10. Carver\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion with the City of Chaska mayor and public safety leadership about their Emergency Operations Center project.\n\n\u2022 Toured the town of Carver with the mayor in the aftermath of severe flooding.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Highway 212 Groundbreaking Ceremony.\n\n\u2022 Spoke to veterans at the Chanhassen Memorial Day event.\n\n11. Cass\n\n\u2022 Led a community discussion with the Walker mayor and local business leaders.\n\n12. Chippewa\n\n\u2022 Spoke with veterans and toured the new Montevideo Veterans Home.\n\n13. Chisago\n\n\u2022 Discussed regional tourism and toured the Franconia Sculpture Park.\n\n14. Clay\n\n\u2022 Celebrated the launch of the federally funded Moorhead 11th Street Underpass project.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Reimagine Romkey Park event.\n\n15. Clearwater\n\n\u2022 Toured TEAM Industries and met with their leadership.\n\n16. Cook\n\n\u2022 Visited the North Shore Winery and Coho Cafe.\n\n17. Cottonwood\n\n\u2022 Toured Red Rock Rural Water Treatment Center and visited with local leaders.\n\n18. Crow Wing\n\n\u2022 Met with the mayor and city leadership about the Highway 210 expansion in Brainerd.\n\n\u2022 Toured the new YMCA child care center.\n\n19. Dakota\n\n\u2022 Gave remarks at the Kaposia Library opening in South Saint Paul.\n\n\u2022 Met with Burnsville first responders.\n\n\u2022 Attended the opening ceremony of the Veterans Memorial Greenway in Inver Grove Heights.\n\n\u2022 Met with law enforcement and community leaders in Hastings to highlight the Cooper/Davis Act that requires social media to alert authorities when controlled substances are being distributed illicitly on their platforms.\n\n\u2022 Attended an event in Inver Grove Heights to highlight the new Criminal Justice Network for Minnesota law enforcement.\n\n\u2022 Led the Survivor March and delivered remarks at the Susan G. Komen 32nd Annual Race for the Cure in Eagan.\n\n20. Dodge\n\n\u2022 Met with the owner and toured Chaotic Good Brewery in Kasson.\n\n21. Douglas\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion at the Alexandria YMCA about their child care program.\n\n22. Faribault\n\n\u2022 Met with leadership and toured Winnebago Manufacturing in Blue Earth.\n\n23. Fillmore\n\n\u2022 Toured Harmony Enterprises manufacturing facility and their child care center.\n\n\u2022 Toured the new Preston State Veterans Home and met with veterans.\n\n24. Freeborn\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion and toured the Freeborn/Mower Electric Cooperative in Albert Lea.\n\n25. Goodhue\n\n\u2022 Met with students and school leadership to hear about the Red Wing Flight Path workforce training program.\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the 50th Anniversary Jaunt With Jim bike ride in Cannon Falls.\n\n26. Grant\n\n\u2022 Toured the West Central High School Greenhouse and the Central Lakes College\u2019s mobile meat cutting trailer and met with FFA students and their instructors.\n\n27. Hennepin\n\n\u2022 Attended the annual MLK Breakfast.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the Asia Mall Lunar New Year celebration in Bloomington.\n\n\u2022 Delivered Remarks at the MN Newspaper Association Convention.\n\n\u2022 Met with officers at the Minneapolis Second Precinct Station.\n\n\u2022 Convened a meeting with the Metropolitan Airport Commission leadership to hear updates on aviation safety and passenger experience.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the Stand with Ukraine Two Year Commemoration event.\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the Annual Parkinson\u2019s Foundation Walk in Plymouth.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the Celebrating the Sistas Awards Ceremony and presented the Icon Award honoring Laysha Ward.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance Gala.\n\n\u2022 Visited Woodlake Nature Center in Richfield and met with staff.\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the 78th Annual Paralyzed Veterans of America National Convention.\n\n\u2022 Participated in the groundbreaking event for the St. Louis Park Cedar Lake Road Reconstruction project.\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the Annual Somali Independence Day Street Festival.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation 75th Anniversary Gala.\n\n\u2022 Toured the I-494 construction site and met with local project leaders in Bloomington.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Minnesota Business Partnership Annual Dinner.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Twin Cities Pride Parade and Festival in Minneapolis.\n\n\u2022 Honored the Legendary Cornbread Harris at an event with his son Jimmy Jam.\n\n\u2022 Attended Champlin Father Hennepin Festival.\n\n\u2022 Convened a meeting with the Metropolitan Airport Commission leadership to hear updates on aviation safety and passenger experience.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Charles Lindbergh Richfield Post Office Dedication Ceremony.\n\n\u2022 Presented the Spirit of Hospitality Award at the Bloomington Travel and Tourism Diamond Service Awards Gala.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Niron opening and met with local businesses and Shakopee Band investors.\n\n28. Houston\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion with leadership and toured the Houston County airport in Caledonia.\n\n29. Hubbard\n\n\u2022 Toured a workforce housing development and met with local leaders.\n\n30. Isanti\n\n\u2022 Toured the North Star Child and Family Advocacy Center in Braham.\n\n31. Itasca\n\n\u2022 Met with leadership and toured the KOOTASCA Child Care Hub.\n\n32. Jackson\n\n\u2022 Met with first responders to discuss the new EMS telemedicine ambulance in Jackson.\n\n33. Kanabec\n\n\u2022 Toured the Lakes and Pines Community Action Council and visited with leaders.\n\n34. Kandiyohi\n\n\u2022 Toured the Life Link III Air Base at Willmar Municipal Airport.\n\n\u2022 Attended the four lane Highway 23 completion celebration.\n\n35. Kittson\n\n\u2022 Met with owners and toured Far North Distillery.\n\n36. Koochiching\n\n\u2022 Met with the team at the Voyageurs National Park Headquarters.\n\n37. Lac qui Parle\n\n\u2022 Toured PURIS Plant-Based Protein manufacturing facility and met with leadership.\n\n38. Lake\n\n\u2022 Visited the iconic Betty\u2019s Pies in Two Harbors.\n\n39. Lake of the Woods\n\n\u2022 Met with county leadership about their new water safety equipment.\n\n40. Le Sueur\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion with the Le Sueur Sheriff and other local leaders and toured the department.\n\n\u2022 Viewed the flood damage and met with leadership in Waterville about federal assistance.\n\n41. Lincoln\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion at Lyon-Lincoln Electric Co-Op with their leadership.\n\n42. Lyon\n\n\u2022 Visited the farm of Carolyn and Jonathan Olson in Cottonwood.\n\n43. McLeod\n\n\u2022 Participated in the Winsted Post Office Rededication Ceremony to James A. Rogers, Jr.\n\n44. Mahnomen\n\n\u2022 Toured the White Earth Nation College with Chairman Fairbanks and members of the Tribal Council.\n\n45. Marshall\n\n\u2022 Toured North Valley Health Center Community Hospital in Warren.\n\n46. Martin\n\n\u2022 Toured the CHS soybean processing facility in Fairmont.\n\n47. Meeker\n\n\u2022 Toured the Doosan Bobcat manufacturing plant and met with leadership in Litchfield.\n\n48. Mille Lacs\n\n\u2022 Met with the owner and enjoyed breakfast at the Bee Cafe in Milaca.\n\n49. Morrison\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the Memorial Day program at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.\n\n\u2022 Met with the mayor and area leadership to discuss the Little Falls bridge project.\n\n50. Mower\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion and toured the Hormel Foods child care center in Austin.\n\n\u2022 Attended the I-90 bridge project groundbreaking ceremony in Austin.\n\n51. Murray\n\n\u2022 Met with the owners and got a tour of Painted Prairie Vineyard in Currie.\n\n52. Nicollet\n\n\u2022 Toured KATO Engineering and met with leadership in North Mankato.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks and presented the Purple Heart at a ceremony honoring Corporal Earl Meyer in St. Peter.\n\n53. Nobles\n\n\u2022 Met with CEDA and county officials to discuss child care projects and solutions in Worthington.\n\n\u2022 Toured the Highway 59 federally funded street project with Worthington leadership.\n\n54. Norman\n\n\u2022 Convened a meeting with Norman County leadership to discuss the West Central Regional Water District project.\n\n55. Olmsted\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Annual Legislative Conference in Rochester.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Memorial Day Rochester Honkers game.\n\n\u2022 Toured the Mayo Clinic\u2019s new Kellen building.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the Soldier\u2019s Field Aquatic Center improvements opening ceremony.\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion with county leadership and law enforcement about efforts to combat illegal fentanyl use in Rochester.\n\n56. Otter Tail\n\n\u2022 Met with leadership from Pioneer Kids Child Care and toured the facility in Fergus Falls with Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce members.\n\n57. Pennington\n\n\u2022 Visited Northern Woodwork Inc. in Thief River Falls.\n\n\u2022 Met with city and business leadership at Rivers and Rails Brewing Company.\n\n58. Pine\n\n\u2022 Toured Pine Technical & Community College and met with leadership.\n\n59. Pipestone\n\n\u2022 Met with local leaders at the Pipestone Airport to discuss improvement plans.\n\n60. Polk\n\n\u2022 Met with child care and city leaders at the Prairie Pines Child Care Center in Fosston.\n\n61. Pope\n\n\u2022 Met with staff and toured Clyde Machines in Glenwood with the mayor and Pope County leadership.\n\n62. Ramsey\n\n\u2022 Toured PAR Systems in Shoreview.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the St. Paul Firefighters Local 21 Installation celebration.\n\n\u2022 Gave welcome remarks at the Thai Songkran Festival opening ceremony.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the Official State Memorial Day event at Fort Snelling.\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the Hmong Freedom Festival in St. Paul.\n\n\u2022 Hosted Secretary Becerra at the Episcopal Homes Senior Living Center to highlight Medicare drug pricing.\n\n\u2022 Hosted tourism event at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights.\n\n\u2022 Toured the Carter Work Project in St. Paul with Habitat for Humanity leadership.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the Military Appreciation Day event at the MN State Fair.\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the CLUES Fiesta Latina in St. Paul.\n\n\u2022 Toured Delkor Systems in Arden Hills with Ex-Im Bank Director Herrnstadt.\n\n\u2022 Led a round table discussion with Ex-Im Bank director and Minnesota business leaders.\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the St. Paul Kellogg-Third Street Bridge Construction Kick Off event.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Serving Our Troops Event in support of military families.\n\n\u2022 Attended St. Paul St. Patrick's Day festivities.\n\n\u2022 Toured the Neighborhood Development Center with Secretary Yellen\n\n63. Red Lake\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion about the Farm Bill with the Minnesota Wheat Growers Association and Minnesota Barley Growers Association.\n\n64. Redwood\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks and met with agricultural leaders at Farmfest.\n\n65. Renville\n\n\u2022 Toured K&M Manufacturing in Renville and met with employees.\n\n66. Rice\n\n\u2022 Met local leaders and manufacturers to tour a planned child care facility in Faribault.\n\n\u2022 Toured flood damage and met with leadership in Northfield.\n\n67. Rock\n\n\u2022 Toured the new child care center under construction in Luverne.\n\n68. Roseau\n\n\u2022 Attended annual Hockey Day Celebration activities in Warroad.\n\n69. Saint Louis\n\n\u2022 Toured flood damage in downtown Cook with the mayor and local leaders.\n\n\u2022 Toured the flash flood damage in Biwabik with the mayor and local leaders.\n\n\u2022 Joined Duluth mayor to highlight the success of their flood mitigation projects.\n\n\u2022 Visited the Blatnik Bridge to highlight its need for repair.\n\n\u2022 Attended Fourth of July festivities in Aurora, Gilbert, Eveleth, Tower, and Ely.\n\n\u2022 Presented a flag to the Ely mayor at Ely Memorial High School in commemoration of their 100th Anniversary Celebration.\n\n\u2022 Attended Labor Day events in Duluth and Virginia.\n\n70. Scott\n\n\u2022 Met with Scott County Sheriff leadership, viewed the new rescue equipment, and toured the 911 Dispatch Center in Shakopee.\n\n71. Sherburne\n\n\u2022 Met with leadership of the Wave Youth Center in Big Lake to tour and discuss their expansion project for middle and high school-aged youth.\n\n72. Sibley\n\n\u2022 Toured the Heartland Ethanol Plant in Winthrop with company leadership.\n\n73. Stearns\n\n\u2022 Delivered remarks at the annual St. John's Boys' Choir Spring Gala in St. Cloud.\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center 100th Anniversary celebration.\n\n\u2022 Toured the St. Cloud Coborn\u2019s with business leadership.\n\n74. Steele\n\n\u2022 Convened a discussion with Owatonna High School staff and Chamber of Commerce leadership about their Youth Skills Training Program.\n\n75. Stevens\n\n\u2022 Met with the Chancellor of UMN Morris and toured the campus.\n\n76. Swift\n\n\u2022 Toured the Swift County Historical Museum in Benson and met with leadership.\n\n77. Todd\n\n\u2022 Met with company leadership of EnterpriseCP Manufacturing and toured the facility.\n\n78. Traverse\n\n\u2022 Led a discussion with Browns Valley mayor and fire chief to hear about fire department operations.\n\n79. Wabasha\n\n\u2022 Toured Pepin Manufacturing Inc. in Lake City.\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the Governor's Fishing Opener Kick-Off in Lake City.\n\n80. Wadena\n\n\u2022 Met with Central Lakes College leaders to discuss their Butchery Program and federal partnerships.\n\n81. Waseca\n\n\u2022 Met with staff and toured Winegar Manufacturing in Waseca.\n\n82. Washington\n\n\u2022 Spoke at the 1st Annual Momentous Music Festival with Brian Mueller in Woodbury, honoring Aimee Muller.\n\n\u2022 Attended the Hugo Good Neighbors Day festivities.\n\n83. Watonwan\n\n\u2022 Visited the farm of Harold Wolle in St. James.\n\n84. Wilkin\n\n\u2022 Toured CHI St. Francis Health and met with leadership in Breckenridge.\n\n85. Winona\n\n\u2022 Visited local businesses in Winona with Chamber of Commerce leadership to discuss tourism.\n\n86. Wright\n\n\u2022 Attended the I-94 West Corridor Coalition Gap Project Groundbreaking Ceremony in Monticello which received federal funds.\n\n87. Yellow Medicine\n\n\u2022 Met with leadership and visited the Yellow Medicine County Historical Society and Museum.\n\n\u2022 Walked the Dave Smiglewski Memorial Trail in Granite Falls with the Smiglewski Family.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-amy-klobuchar-announce-funding-to-help-beginning-emerging-farmers-access-farmland/", "U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Announce Funding to Help Beginning, Emerging Farmers Access Farmland", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN), members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced funding for Renewing the Countryside\u2019s Upper Midwest Farmland Access Hub Navigator Program to improve farmland access outcomes for all stages of beginning farmers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The Farmland Access Hub, in its seventh year, pairs land-seeking farmers with an advocate who can provide guidance and resources to help farmers on their land access journey and connect them with farmland owners hoping to transfer their land to new owners. They will use the nearly $750,000 in federal funding to expand their program.\n\n\u201cThe average age of a producer in the United States is 58, and in Minnesota it\u2019s 57. And of course, this number increases every year. That in a nutshell is why we need to invest in the next generation of farmers, so this country\u2019s agriculture production continues to work,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThis is a matter of national security, food security, and the strength and vitality of rural America. Agriculture is a driving force in America\u2019s economy, and this grant will make sure our Ag economy is strong as the next generation of farmers takes over.\u201d\n\n\u201cAgriculture is the economic backbone of rural communities across our state, and we need to ensure the next generation of farmers receive the support they need to succeed,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar. \u201cWith this federal funding, we\u2019re taking a big step toward ensuring beginning farmers can access land to start and grow their businesses.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are excited to receive this good news! This grant will support the work of the Farmland Access Hub that assists beginning farmers in finding and accessing land on which to farm. With farmland prices so high, and so many thousands of acres changing hands as older farmers retire, we are at a moment in time where this work is more critical than ever,\u201d said Jan Joannides, Executive Director and co-founder of Renewing the Countryside.\n\nSenator Smith has long been a champion of supporting the next generation of farmers. During a Congressional hearing she chaired earlier this year on expanding opportunities for beginning farmers, she highlighted three pieces of legislation she has spearheaded in the Senate:\n\nThe Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act, which addresses land access, market access, and capital access issues that under-served farmers face while trying to start up their farming operations;\n\nThe Agriculture Skills Preparation for Industry Recruitment Efforts (ASPIRE) Act, which would establish a work-based agriculture training program within the USDA\u2019s existing Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.\n\nThe reauthorization of the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program, which provides the funding for the award that the Farmland Access Hub received.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mccollum-expresses-support-us-pressure-israel-improve-humanitarian", "Rep McCollum Expresses Support For U.S. Pressure on Israel to Improve Humanitarian Situation in Gaza", "2024-10-16", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 Amid reports of White House pressure on the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on Wednesday morning:\n\n\u201cIsrael has a right to defend its nation and people, but that comes with the responsibility to do everything possible to protect the innocent lives of Palestinian civilians in Gaza,\u201d said Congresswoman Betty McCollum. \u201cThus far, Israel has fallen woefully short of fulfilling this responsibility. Thousands of Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli bombings and attacks. Thousands more have lost limbs or suffered permanent injuries. Israel must also meet the need for urgent humanitarian assistance for the civilian population in Gaza, including food, water, medicine, fuel, and sanitation. No nation has the right to use starvation and deprivation as a war strategy, and I have called upon the Biden administration to take stronger action to hold Israel accountable for denying humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians. U.S. military assistance to Israel must reflect our American values. I strongly support conditioning our aid to any nation that intentionally starves innocent civilians in violation of international humanitarian law.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=744FE4E1-A0FB-4C68-8435-0E5F625BBDC7", "Klobuchar On Track to Visit All Minnesota's 87 Counties By Tomorrow", "2024-10-16", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "MINNESOTA \u2013 Today Senator Amy Klobuchar met with Minnesotans in five counties as part of her commitment to visit every county in 2024. Klobuchar stopped in Baudette in Lake of the Woods County to discuss federal funding she helped secure for search and rescue equipment. In Koochiching County, Klobuchar met with the widow and colleagues of fallen Voyageurs National Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim. In Itasca County, Klobuchar toured a child care hub in Grand Rapids, and in Hubbard County, Klobuchar met with local Park Rapids officials to tour housing that was supported with federal funding. Finally, in Cass County, Klobuchar met with the mayor and local business leaders to discuss economic development and tourism.\n\nTomorrow, Klobuchar will have events at American Peat Technology in Aitkin, the Cloquet Carlton County Airport in Carlton, and Lakes and Pines Community Action Council in Kanabec at which point she will have visited every one of Minnesota\u2019s 87 counties this year.\n\n\u201cOne of the best parts of my job is going out across the state every year and meeting with Minnesotans,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cI get to see incredible innovation, hear inspiring stories from families, thank our first responders, and talk to local leaders about what resources they need. These stops are how I get ideas for new legislation and how I know what to prioritize in Washington to make a real difference in people\u2019s lives.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-condemns-attacks-united-nations-peacekeepers-southern", "Congresswoman McCollum Condemns Attacks on United Nations Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon", "2024-10-15", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Following reports of recent attacks by Israel Defense Forces on United Nations peacekeepers stationed in Southern Lebanon, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe repeated attacks against United Nations peacekeepers by Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli Defense Forces are unacceptable. As a member of the United Nations, Israel has an obligation to obey international law, respect these peacekeepers who represent 46 nations, and work to find diplomatic solutions. United Nations missions must be left alone.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-amy-klobuchar-announce-clean-energy-projects-for-minnesota-farms-small-businesses-in-rural-areas/", "U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Announce Clean Energy Projects for Minnesota Farms, Small Businesses in Rural Areas", "2024-10-15", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] \u2013 U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN), members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced funding awards for 10 farms and small businesses across rural and Greater Minnesota to install clean energy technology. This round of funding for Minnesota totals $1.3 million. This year alone, Minnesota has seen over 170 clean energy projects in small towns and rural places thanks to the Rural Energy for America Program.\n\n\u201cThe clean energy transition is happening; the question is whether we lead or follow. I want us to lead,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cBut as we make the switch to cleaner, cheaper energy, we need to make sure everyone benefits. That\u2019s one reason programs like REAP, which helps rural communities install renewable energy systems, are so important. These investments will save farms and small businesses across Minnesota thousands of dollars a year in energy costs while helping reduce harmful emissions.\u201d\n\n\u201cInvesting in long-term energy is a win-win for rural customers and businesses,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar. \u201cWith this federal funding, we\u2019re taking a big step toward deploying new energy technologies to power rural communities across Minnesota for decades to come.\u201d\n\nProjects included can be found in the table below.\n\nThe funding is specifically set aside for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to install renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. The projects are possible thanks to the Renewable Energy for America (REAP) program, which Senator Smith championed and strengthened in the Inflation Reduction Act, which both Senators supported.\n\nSenator Smith continues to prioritize improvements to REAP, promote underutilized technologies, and help more farmers access the program. She has introduced the bipartisan, bicameral REAP Modernization Act which would increase the cost share for REAP grants, raise certain grant limits, and improve the accessibility of the program to farmers and small businesses.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-statement-one-year-anniversary-hamas-terrorist-attack", "Congresswoman McCollum Statement on One Year Anniversary of Hamas' Terrorist Attack on Israel", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "One year ago, Hamas terrorists killed 1200 innocent Israelis, injured thousands, and took 251 hostages in the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Today we remember those who lost their lives, and demand that Hamas release the remaining hostages.\n\nHamas' October 7th terrorist attack unleashed a wider regional conflict that has inflicted widespread human suffering and triggered a humanitarian crisis where innocent children have paid the highest price.\n\nThe scale of death, destruction, and suffering of civilians over the last year has made Israelis and all civilians in the region less safe and more vulnerable than ever. That is why I have called for a regional ceasefire since October 17th of last year to allow for a lasting peace throughout the region.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=9E1FF11A-FBC0-46D5-B7FF-67A92458EA14", "Klobuchar Calls on Administration To Take Action To Address Shortage Of IV Solutions Caused by Hurricane Destruction", "2024-10-08", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and administration officials to use all appropriate authorities to resolve the national shortage of intravenous (IV) solutions caused by the halt in production at the North Carolina IV fluids manufacturing plant hit by Hurricane Helene. Klobuchar also warns that another plant in Daytona Beach, Florida that manufactures IV solutions could also become compromised by fast-approaching Hurricane Milton, exacerbating the existing shortage.\n\n\u201cFlooding from Hurricane Helene compromised the safe operations, inventory, raw materials and roadway access at Baxter International\u2019s intravenous (IV) solution plant in Marion, North Carolina,\u201d wrote Senator Klobuchar. \u201cThe plant - the largest manufacturing facility of IV solutions in the country - has been forced to cease production. This dangerous situation may be further exacerbated by fast-approaching Hurricane Milton, which may affect the operation of a Daytona Beach, Florida IV solutions plant.\u201d\n\n\u201cTo address the potentially life-threatening shortage of IV solutions, I urge the Department of Health and Human Services to use all of its available authority to mitigate this devastating situation which threatens patient care, the work of medical and provider staff, and our emergency response readiness,\u201d Klobuchar continued. \u201cIn addition to using your authority to address this shortage as quickly and safely as possible, I urge you to coordinate with the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to prevent the distribution of counterfeit IV solutions.\u201d\n\nKlobuchar has been a national leader in efforts to address prescription and over-the-counter drug shortages.\n\nIn June, Senator Klobuchar chaired an Antitrust Subcommittee hearing titled \u201cStrengthening U.S. Economic Leadership: The Role of Competition in Enhancing Economic Resiliency.\u201d The hearing focused on the danger of consolidation in critical supply chains, which can make the country vulnerable to disruptions and supply shortages that can endanger U.S. economic resiliency and national security.\n\nIn July 2023, Klobuchar, and Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Tina Smith (D-MN), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Elizabeth Warren\u2019s (D-MA) bipartisan legislation to prevent and mitigate drug shortages was passed out of the Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on a bipartisan vote of 17 to 3. The Drug Shortage Prevention Act would require manufacturers of over-the-counter and prescription medicines to notify the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) when they are unlikely to meet demand. The legislation also requires drugmakers to provide information about their suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients and in-process materials to the FDA.\n\nIn 2012, Klobuchar and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) led the Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act, which Collins also cosponsored. This bipartisan legislation was signed into law as part of the Food & Drug Administration Safety & Innovation Act of 2012 (FDASIA). The Klobuchar law allows the FDA to require drug manufacturers to report to the FDA six months in advance if any supply or manufacturing disruption could lead to a prescription drug shortage. The law also created the Drug Shortage Prevention Task Force and requires the FDA to submit a report to Congress every year on drug shortages. In 2023, the number of new drug shortages tracked by FDA was 33, compared to a peak of 251 new shortages during 2011, before Klobuchar\u2019s 2012 bill was passed into law giving FDA more tools to prevent shortages.\n\nThe full text of the letter is available HERE and below:\n\nSecretary Becerra,\n\nAs you know, Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction and flooding across much of the southern United States. This natural disaster has caused widespread disruption to vital services across the region and country. Notably, flooding from Hurricane Helene compromised the safe operations, inventory, raw materials and roadway access at Baxter International\u2019s intravenous (IV) solution plant in Marion, North Carolina. The plant - the largest manufacturing facility of IV solutions in the country - has been forced to cease production. This dangerous situation may be further exacerbated by fast-approaching Hurricane Milton, which may affect the operation of a Daytona Beach, Florida IV solutions plant.\n\nTo address the potentially life-threatening shortage of IV solutions, I urge the Department of Health and Human Services to use all of its available authority to mitigate this devastating situation which threatens patient care, the work of medical and provider staff, and our emergency response readiness.\n\nAs you know, the Baxter facility is responsible for the manufacture of approximately 60 percent of IV fluids and peritoneal dialysis solutions available to health care providers in the United States. As a result of Hurricane Helene, hospitals, dialysis centers, and other health care providers around the country\u2014including many in Minnesota\u2014are already being forced to ration these basic, but life-saving supplies. This means many patients have no choice but to delay starting dialysis, delay elective care, or potentially receive suboptimal treatments. Hospitals and health providers are now canceling elective surgeries, such as cardiovascular and other surgical operations, and canceling organ transplants.\n\nIn addition to using your authority to address this shortage as quickly and safely as possible, I urge you to coordinate with the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to prevent the distribution of counterfeit IV solutions. Steps must be also taken to ensure that companies advertising or selling FDA-approved IV solutions do not engage in price gouging or other illegal practices. I also urge the administration to implement strategies outlined in recent federal supply chain and manufacturing resilience assessments to mitigate any supply and distribution disruptions.,, Today, few companies in the United States make IV solutions, with a majority share flowing from a single plant. No single entity should be responsible for such a large proportion of fundamental medical supplies on which the health of our nation depends.\n\nThank you for your continued efforts as we recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and for your attention to this urgent matter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smith-tribal-leaders-announce-tribal-public-safety-projects/", "U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Tribal Leaders Announce Tribal Public Safety Projects", "2024-10-08", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, announced funding for seven public safety initiatives for four Minnesota Tribes. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Band of Chippewa, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, and White Earth Nation received federal funding ranging between $450,000 and $900,000 for various Tribal programs aimed at increasing Tribal capacity to respond to violent crime, opioid abuse, and assist victims. Projects will be tailored to each Tribe\u2019s unique needs, from expanding Tribal Courts\u2019 capacities for home visits and supervision, to hiring staff to investigate child abuse and neglect cases, to onboarding personnel who coordinate resources to help those dealing with opioid addiction. Tribal leadership in Minnesota have long advocated for greater federal assistance for Tribal public safety efforts to respond to the opioid epidemic and violent crime.\n\n\u201cTribal leaders have been consistently clear that they need more support from the federal government to combat the opioid epidemic and prosecute crimes on their lands, and we have a trust responsibility to assist Tribal governments to keep their people safe,\u201d said Senator Tina Smith. \u201cTribes know best how to reduce crime and substance abuse on their lands. These grants are directly supporting Tribally-driven solutions to these challenges.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis grant is crucial in enhancing our ability to respond to the opioid epidemic. By bringing on additional staff, we will improve our efforts to connect those affected by addiction with the resources they need for recovery. Our goal is to reduce the cycle of addiction and offer real support to individuals and families impacted by this crisis,\u201d said Leech Lake Tribal Police Chief Kenneth Washington.\n\n\u201cWe are deeply thankful for the support provided through this funding. The opioid crisis has had a profound impact on our community, and this grant will empower us to better serve our people by expanding essential services and support systems. It is through initiatives like this that we can foster healing and work toward a healthier future for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe,\u201d said Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Chairman Faron Jackson Sr.\n\n\u201cWith funding from these two awards, Red Lake will be able expand services for children who may have been victims of crime, in a culturally-based and trauma-informed manner. And Red Lake will also be able to provide medication-assisted treatment at the Red Lake Detention facility as part of our efforts to address the opioid crisis and heal those in need. The result will be a safer community for everyone,\u201d said Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Chairman Darrell G. Seki Sr.\n\n\u201cWe extend our heartfelt appreciation to Senator Tina Smith for her unwavering support of Minnesota\u2019s Tribal Nations. These grants not only reflect her commitment to our community but also provide us with the resources needed to enhance the well-being of our members and uphold our cultural values. Together, we can continue to build a brighter future for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe,\u201d said Virgil Wind, Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.\n\n\u201cWhite Earth Tribal Court is thrilled to be awarded grant funding from the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation for their Wellness Court program. The funding will help the program to continue improving the quality of life of the participants in leading clean, sober, independent and productive lives; with the option of participating in the best-practices principles of an Anishinaabe Mino-Bimaadiziwin (The Good Life) traditional/cultural model of living life,\u201d said Lori Thompson, Court Administrator for White Earth Tribal Court. \u201cThe program helps protect the public through increasing public safety, reducing crime/recidivism, and making participants and the community whole by giving clients the option of both modern and traditional support options.\u201d\n\nA full list of projects and funding amounts can be found below.\n\nMille Lacs Band of Ojibwe\n\nChildren\u2019s Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities Program ($450,000)\n\nThis funding will be used to staff the Child Advocacy Center (CAC), which investigates child abuse and neglect cases, in addition to serving children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect.\n\nHealing to Wellness Court Capacity Building ($516,703)\n\nThis funding will expand MLBO\u2019s Court of Central Jurisdiction, a culturally based Tribal Healing to Wellness Court. Project goals include increased capacity, increased accountability, greater Tribal community support, and reduced recidivism.\n\nYouth and Academic Cultural Intervention ($500,000)\n\nMLBO will hire or transition two staff into a Youth Facilitator and Cultural Apprentice position, who will meet work with youth in the area to develop tailored Youth Service Agreements. Goals include reducing absenteeism, reduction of disciplinary referrals, and academic improvement.\n\nRed Lake Band of Chippewa\n\nChildren\u2019s Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities Program ($450,000)\n\nThe Red Lake Band of Chippewa will enhance the existing Red Lake Victim Services program and establish a multidisciplinary team that focuses on services for child abuse. Red Lake will hire a full time Child Crime Victim Specialist and will contract with a trainer to provide traditional healing ceremonies.\n\nRed Lake Detention Medication Assisted Treatment Program ($900,000)\n\nRed Lake will use this funding to develop, implement, and operate a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program in the Red Lake Detention Center to combat the opioid crisis.\n\nWhite Earth Nation\n\nWhite Earth Wellness Court ($895,556)\n\nWith this funding the White Earth Tribal Court will promote community safety and well-being through intensive court supervision, frequent home contacts, and increase participants\u2019 ability to live independently to create positive changes that lead to a reduction in drug abuse and associated criminal activity and reduce re-arrest rates.\n\nLeech Lake Band of Ojibwe\n\nLeech Lake Community Opioid Response Project ($897,429)\n\nWith this funding, LLBO will hire a case manager for the police department to help coordinate resources and connect citizens to support after contact with law enforcement related to opioid addiction or overdose. LLBO will also hire a court administrator who will be responsible for helping to connect individuals on probation with the case manager and for tracking the impact of this coordination on the outcomes of those served by this grant.\n\nSenator Smith has long been an advocate for providing Tribes with the help they need to keep their members safe. She routinely advocates for robust funding of these programs through the Congressional appropriations process. Her Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act, which allowed Tribes to prosecute non-Native perpetrators in cases of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence, sex trafficking, stalking, and obstruction of justice committed on Tribal lands, was signed into law as part of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization in 2022.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=2BFFAAB4-BF02-453D-B61A-2C7E4C3DD744", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Rochester International Airport", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Rochester International Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $15,774,313 to construct 1,647 feet of Runway 31\u2019s safety area, reconstruct 6,450 feet of existing Runway 3/21, construct 2.5 miles of new service road, install 15,000 feet of wildlife perimeter fencing, and extend Runway 3/21 an additional 1,647 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.\n\n\u201cRochester International Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Olmsted County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Rochester International Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards constructing runways and services to ensure it is safe and functional for travelers.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcgovern-pocan-lee-castro-mccollum-urge-biden-administration-comply-existing", "McGovern, Pocan, Lee, Castro, McCollum Urge Biden Administration to Comply with Existing U.S. Law; Stop Assistance To Israeli Military Units Accused of Human Rights Violations", "2024-10-04", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014This week, Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, alongside Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), and Betty McCollum (D-MN) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressing their alarm regarding the lack of U.S. enforcement of the Leahy Law as it pertains to U.S. assistance to Israel.\n\n\u201cWe strongly urge you to apply the law as written and act swiftly to bar any Israeli military unit that faces credible accusations of committing a gross violation of human rights from receiving U.S. assistance or training,\u201d write the members.\n\nThe term \u201cLeahy Law\u201d refers to two statutory provisions prohibiting the U.S. Government from using funds for assistance to units of foreign security forces where there is credible information implicating that unit in the commission of gross violations of human rights. One statutory provision applies to the State Department and the other applies to the Department of Defense. The U.S. government considers torture, extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearance, and rape under color of law as gross human rights violations when implementing the Leahy Law. The ban on U.S. assistance to these units applies until such time as the unit has faced effective remediation by bringing the perpetrators to justice.\n\nThe members continue, \u201cas long-time friends and allies of Israel, we have supported, and continue to support, security assistance to Israel for the purposes of legitimate self-defense. Israel continues to face serious threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist groups. As it defends against these threats, Israel must ensure it is using U.S. security assistance and funding in compliance with U.S. law \u2013 whether in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, or elsewhere.\u201d\n\nNumerous credible reports of gross violations of human rights by Israeli security forces have rightly placed U.S. enforcement of the Leahy Law in sharp focus. Israeli and international human rights organizations have released credible reports of Israeli security units subjecting Palestinians in Israeli detention facilities to torture, ill-treatment, prolonged detention without charges or trial, and rape under color of law. Extensive investigations by reputable media outlets have also documented multiple instances of civilians carrying white flags being shot and killed by the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza.\n\n\u201cThe failure of the United States to consistently apply our own laws has contributed to a culture of impunity in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that actively endangers the lives of US citizens. Since the death of Omar Assad and the failure of the State Department to pursue accountability, multiple Palestinian-Americans have been killed by the IDF in the West Bank,\u201d note the members, detailing several cases including that of renowned Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.\n\nAccording to public reporting, the U.S. has failed to enforce the Leahy Law by allowing units to remain eligible for U.S. assistance even in instances when the State Department concedes that there has been a gross violation of human rights and that the unit has not yet undergone effective remediation.\n\n\u201cWhen it functions properly, the Leahy Law serves two crucial purposes: it prevents U.S. complicity in gross violations of human rights, and it deters violations by incentivizing foreign governments to hold perpetrators accountable. However, the Leahy Law can only serve these purposes when it is enforced. We strongly urge you to uphold the rule of law, bar assistance to any unit that is credibly implicated in a gross violation of human rights, and ensure perpetrators of crimes against American citizens face accountability and justice,\u201d conclude the members.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=028DD270-073F-4044-AD17-4626C8373180", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Cloquet Carlton County Airport", "2024-10-04", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Cloquet Carlton County Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $241,149 for a new 11,500 square foot hangar for aircraft storage.\n\n\u201cCloquet Carlton County Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Carlton County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Cloquet Carlton Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards building an aircraft storage facility to ensure all planes are safely stored and secured.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=0297F693-8C31-4CFD-AE7E-ACFB5E0EFFBD", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Elbow Lake Municipal Airport", "2024-10-04", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Elbow Lake Municipal Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $1,485,570 to reconstruct 8,030 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement and expand the existing general aviation apron by adding 6,583 square yards, constructing a new 1,600-foot paved Taxiway A, and installing new lighting equipment.\n\n\u201cElbow Lake Municipal Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Grant County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Elbow Lake Municipal Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards making structural upgrades to ensure it is safe and functional for travelers.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=4F716654-66A2-48E1-B528-EB5F4CB2D39D", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Range Regional Airport", "2024-10-04", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Range Regional Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $958,644 to reconstruct 10,330 feet of existing wildlife fencing and three existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives.\n\n\u201cRange Regional Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in the Iron Range and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Range Regional Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards reconstructing wildlife fences and gates.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=AE1A52A3-998A-4DE9-A849-BA62866F460E", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Longville Municipal Airport", "2024-10-04", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Longville Municipal Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $618,177 for the final phase of the Runway 13/31 improvement project. Improvements include installing a precision approach path indicator system and constructing a new 582 foot paved taxiway turnaround on the end of Runway 31.\n\n\u201cLongville Municipal Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Cass County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Longville Municipal Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards updating and replacing the runway to ensure it is safe for travelers.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=F99F868A-977F-4394-B97A-BBBED2C2E480", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for St. Cloud Regional Airport", "2024-10-04", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for St. Cloud Regional Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $352,548 to start Phase 1 of the Runway 13/31 improvement project. Improvements include reconstructing 900 feet of existing paved shoulders, acquiring three acres of land to protect the runway approaches, and conducting an environmental assessment.\n\n\u201cSt. Cloud Regional Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in the tri-county region and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the St. Cloud Regional Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards repaving roads and making other structural upgrades to ensure the airport is safe and functional for travelers.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=FDDD788F-9EFD-4408-9AEB-41F78E9E0D36", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Warroad International Memorial Airport", "2024-10-04", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Warroad International Memorial Airport. The grant provides $498,600 to acquire snow removal equipment, to improve the airport's ability to clear priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions.\n\n\u201cWarroad International Memorial Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Northern Minnesota.,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will allow the airport to purchase important equipment to protect operations during heavy weather events.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Warroad International Memorial Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards buying necessary snow removal equipment to make sure the runways are clear and safe for travelers in the winter.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=FE7543B7-81B0-4CC4-98CD-941848B6CDB9", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Thief River Falls Regional Airport", "2024-10-04", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Thief River Falls Regional Airport. The grant provides $833,204 to replace existing snow removal equipment and enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions.\n\n\u201cThief River Falls Regional Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Pennington County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will allow the airport to purchase important equipment to protect operations during heavy weather events.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Thief River Falls Regional Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards buying up-to-date snow removal equipment to make sure the runways are clear and safe for travelers in the winter.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=09CE3A72-16F8-458A-BE7C-C2478568D19E", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Crookston Municipal Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Crookston Municipal Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $455,192 for a new 418 foot taxiway to provide airfield access to the site of a future hangar to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction.\n\n\u201cCrookston Municipal Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Polk County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Crookston Municipal Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards making much needed infrastructure updates to the runway and surrounding areas.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=49BF4794-645F-4BD0-8A7B-FC1C9C5D0112", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Rush City Regional Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Rush City Regional Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $1,729,897 to reconstruct 4,400 feet of Taxiway A pavement that has reached the end of its useful life.\n\n\u201cRush City Regional Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Chisago County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Rush City Regional Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards repaving the runway so it is safe and functional for travelers.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=5425741B-81BD-4EFF-98A4-898A82873B34", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Mahnomen County Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Mahnomen County Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $203,400 to start Phase 1 of the Runway 17/35 improvement project. Improvements include updating the existing lighting and rehabilitating 3,400 feet of paved runway.\n\n\u201cMahnomen County Airport is an essential link for area residents and businesses,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Mahnomen County Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards rehabilitating the runway to ensure it is safe for passengers and crew.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=5A64991D-E760-4619-99BB-80CFA9F50641", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Duluth International Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Duluth International Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $9,478,180 to reconstruct 10,600 feet of Taxiway A. The pavement on Taxiway A has reached the end of its useful life and it no longer meets current FAA standards. The Duluth International Airport is undertaking a phased, multiyear project to reconstruct the taxiway.\n\n\u201cDuluth International Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses across Northeast Minnesota,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates so that the airfield meets the needs of larger civilian aircraft and the 148th Fighter Wing, ensuring the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. Small and regional airports like Duluth International Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards repaving a taxiway so it is safe and functional for travelers.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=8EED5116-921E-4170-AA06-074331735FC6", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Falls International Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Falls International Airport located in International Falls, MN. for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $3,635,242 to reconstruct 19,400 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement, shift Taxiway C1 by 50 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards, and reconstruct 220 feet of Taxiway B1 pavement.\n\n\u201cFalls International Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Northern Minnesota, Canada, and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Falls International Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards structural upgrades so it is safe and functional for travelers.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=9C3A6A66-21F7-42B5-AB0F-83A2C8CC409D", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Staples Municipal Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Staples Municipal Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $838,242 to construct a new 9,600 square foot hangar for aircraft storage.\n\n\u201cStaples Municipal Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Wadena County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Staples Municipal Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards building an aircraft storage facility to ensure all planes are safely stored and secured.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=DC505D8F-4723-4123-8E7B-7333B32E51A0", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Mora Municipal Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Mora Municipal Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $210,780 to start Phase 1 of the Runway 17/35 improvement project. Improvements include rebuilding and updating the existing lighting and rehabilitating 4,794 feet of paved runway which has met the end of its useful life.\n\n\u201cMora Municipal Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Kanabec County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Mora Municipal Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards repaving the runway and making necessary structural improvements.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=E77EFE77-973D-4C6D-826E-D3FB65CEE239", "Klobuchar, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Coverage of  Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Imaging", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Amy Klobuchar", "K000367", "www.klobuchar.senate.gov", "klobuchar", "https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "The legislation would ensure all health insurance plans cover additional breast screenings with no cost-sharing for individuals at greater risk for breast cancer.\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), introduced the bipartisan Find It Early Act to improve health insurance coverage of breast cancer preventative care. This bill would ensure all health insurance plans cover screening and diagnostic breast imaging, including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, molecular imaging, and other technologies, with no cost-sharing. U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) lead companion legislation in the House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cEarly detection is an important step in improving health outcomes for patients,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cWhile I was fortunate to have had a routine screening catch cancer at an early stage, that is not the case for many. This bipartisan legislation will enable more women to access screenings and diagnostic exams, which can make a big difference in treating this disease early.\u201d\n\n\"This bill is a crucial step in ensuring that all women have access to the additional imaging they need for early detection of breast cancer, without the burden of extra costs. I am proud to help lead this bipartisan legislation that improves coverage of necessary follow-up care for women. This is a great first step, that has the opportunity to change lives,\u201d Marshall said.\n\nThis bipartisan legislation is supported by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer; Dense Breast-info; American College of Surgeons; American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; My Density Matters; Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.\n\nIn 2022, Klobuchar (D-MN) and a bipartisan, bicameral group of colleagues introduced the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act to increase access to cancer screenings and reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP).\n\nIn addition, Klobuchar and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), along with their colleagues, introduced the Preventive Care Awareness Act, which promotes preventive health care services, like physicals, mammograms and other cancer screenings, and routine examinations.\n\nIn 2014 and 2020, Klobuchar, Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) led the reauthorization and expansion of the EARLY Act to increase education and outreach on the breast cancer risks facing young women and provide them with the needed tools to fight breast cancer.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/klobuchar-smith-announce-federal-funding-for-crookston-municipal-airport/", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Crookston Municipal Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Crookston Municipal Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $455,192 for a new 418 foot taxiway to provide airfield access to the site of a future hangar to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction.\n\n\u201cCrookston Municipal Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Polk County and beyond,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates to ensure the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSmall and regional airports like the Crookston Municipal Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards making much needed infrastructure updates to the runway and surrounding areas.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/klobuchar-smith-announce-federal-funding-for-duluth-international-airport/", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Duluth International Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Duluth International Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $9,478,180 to reconstruct 10,600 feet of Taxiway A. The pavement on Taxiway A has reached the end of its useful life and it no longer meets current FAA standards. The Duluth International Airport is undertaking a phased, multiyear project to reconstruct the taxiway.\n\n\u201cDuluth International Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses across Northeast Minnesota,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cThis federal grant will make needed infrastructure updates so that the airfield meets the needs of larger civilian aircraft and the 148th Fighter Wing, ensuring the airport can continue serving travelers for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden-Harris administration once again delivering for travelers in Minnesota and around the country,\u201d said Smith. Small and regional airports like Duluth International Airport are vital parts of their communities and this funding will go directly towards repaving a taxiway so it is safe and functional for travelers.\u201d\n\nThis funding is from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"], ["https://www.smith.senate.gov/klobuchar-smith-announce-federal-funding-for-falls-international-airport/", "Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Falls International Airport", "2024-10-03", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MN", "Tina Smith", "S001203", "www.smith.senate.gov", "tinasmith", "https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Falls International Airport located in International Falls, MN. for infrastructure improvements. 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