MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 5 (TNSres) -- Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America (Allianz Life), a provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals, issued the following news release: Building on its Great Place to Work Certification in 2023, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) has been named one of the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For(R). "We know the importance of continuing to listen and   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 6 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Laura Wade as the Executive Director of the Gambling Control Board, effective Monday, April 15, 2024. "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Wade as Executive Director of the Gambling Control Board," said Governor Walz. " Laura brings extensive experience in the charitable gambling  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 6 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the Healthy Minnesota Partnership, has published the Minnesota Statewide Health Assessment that provides a snapshot of health in Minnesota. The report focuses on how different factors impact health, including the environment, education, housing, transportation, social circles and more. It compiles and uses data and inform  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 6 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Governor Tim Walz today signed Emergency Executive Order 24-03 to provide regulatory relief for septic system service companies. Executive Order 24-03 exempts septic tank trucks from seasonal load restrictions on Minnesota roads. The lack of snow cover, an influx of owners returning to their seasonal property earlier than normal, and recent freezing conditions have led to an increa  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 6 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, Governor Tim Walz visited a Minneapolis Veterans Home to highlight his infrastructure plan. This comes after he visited a State Patrol office on Monday to discuss the need for a new State Patrol headquarters. The Minneapolis Veterans Home is one of 12 homes comprised of over six dozen buildings, many of which require upgrades. The Governor's bonding proposal calls for $12.8 mi  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 6 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed the House Higher Education Committee's package of policy proposals, House File 4024. The bill, which is a focused effort to build off the landmark investments included in the 2023 Higher Education Budget, passed on a bipartisan vote of 100-32. "This session, the primary focus of the Higher Education Committee  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 6 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 3436, the House Transportation Committee's package of policy proposals. The bill builds off of last year's historic budget that capitalized on state and federal funds to deliver a generational investment in transportation statewide. The policy package, authored by State Representative Brad Tabke (DF  more

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, April 6 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Today, the Minnesota House passed HF 3454, the Military Affairs Policy bill, and HF 4334, the Veterans Affairs Policy bill. The Military Affairs bill includes referral bonuses for the National Guard, adjustments to help the National Guard investigate and prosecute crime, and language to broaden the definition of trespassing on National Guard facilities. "I'm  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 6 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Intellectual Property partner Ashley Bennett Ewald will serve as a panelist for the Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association program "CLE on the Intersection of Trademark Law and the First Amendment" on April 12. Bennett Ewald will speak during the Attorney Panel discussion on "Recent Supreme Court Decisions Addressing First Amendment and Trademarks." For more information or to register, click here (ht  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 6 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit partner Jon Sriro will be speaking at the Michigan Technology Leaders Summit on April 11. He will serve on the Executive Panel "Cyber-Security: Best Practices for Post Hack." The conference will cover the latest insights in information technology and provide the opportunity for IT professionals to network and exchange ideas. 100% of the profits from the summit will be donated back to the community via  more