WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Justice Department today announced that Gina Allery has been appointed to serve as the Director of the Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ). Attorney General Merrick B. Garland swore Allery in to the office on Monday afternoon. In this role, Allery will lead OTJ and serve as the principal advisor on Tribal matters to the Attorney General and other Department leaders. "Gina Allery's experience and leadership   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Awards nearly $3.6 Billion in Homelessness Assistance Funding to Communities Nationwide  Grant awards represent the largest amount of annual federal funding provided through HUD's Continuum of Care program in history. WASHINGTON \- Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced nearly $3.6 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC)   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Model Year 2024-2025 Ranger XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 ROVs Hazard: The door handle can stick and cause the door to unexpectedly open while the vehicle is moving and cause an unrestrained rider to be ejected from the vehicle or increase the risk of a crash, posing serious injury and crash hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: January 16, 2025 Units: About 4,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Northern Tool + Equipment Adjustable Swivel Shop Stools with Backrests Hazard: The welded connection point between the seat base and the stool post can break, presenting a fall hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: January 16, 2025 Units: About 51,770 (In addition, 34 sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Northern Tool + Equipment toll-free at 888-518-0342 fr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: * * * Department of Transportation Announces Over $229 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events FHWA 05-25 Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov (link sends email) Tel.: (202) 366-0660 WASHINGTON - As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's coordinated approach to help states repair and rebuild roads and b  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: The budget proposed by Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday would bring needed stability to school district finances, although some proposals require additional study, said Denise Specht, president of Education Minnesota. Specht said educators welcome the governor's plan to maintain compensatory funding for schools with students who need extra academic resources and his promise to extend state funding  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 18 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * 12 projects receive Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom funding * * * Twelve Minnesota educators looking to provide more agricultural experiences for their students have received 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grants from the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation. The grants are designed to support agriculture and food systems education efforts from kindergarten to hig  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement (https://www.justice.gov/crt/media/1385071/dl) with the Orange County Sheriff's Department on the use of custodial informants by the Orange County Sheriff's Department in California. The agreement (https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-secures-agreement-orange-county-california-district-attorn  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the recipients of the 72nd Annual Attorney General's Awards, honoring Justice Department employees and others for extraordinary contributions to the enforcement of our nation's laws. This year, there are 437 award recipients in 23 categories. The 72nd Attorney General's Awards and recipients are as follows: The Attorney General's David Margoli  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that, as of January 15, 2025, 24.2 million consumers have selected a plan for coverage in 2025 through the Marketplaces. 20.2 million consumers had active 2024 coverage and selected a plan for 2025 coverage  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: * * * Budget includes first sales tax cut in state history, maintains a balanced budget for years to come by making cuts and curbing growth in spending, and protects investments made last session * * * Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today presented their 2025 biennial budget. The budget includes the first sales tax cut in state history and closes tax looph  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Area One Potato Research and Promotion Council; Board of Firefighter Training and Education Compensation Council; Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; Governor's Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction; Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure; Minne  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on what amenities and opportunities they'd like to see at the WMA in the future. Located in Washington County, Keystone Woods WMA was established in October 2024 and offers 1,820 acres of public land, including woods, wetlands, prairie gr  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following news release: The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA), representing more than 22,000 nurses across the state, joins the nation's largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United (NNU), in celebrating the recognition of nurses as the most honest and ethical profession for the 23rd year in a row, according to the annual Gallup Honesty and Ethics poll. "Nurses are deeply honored by this recognition from  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Great River Energy, Minnesota Power and Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2023-147 ** E015,ET2/CN-22-416; E015,ET2/TL-22-415 Great River Energy; Minnesota Power (ALLETE) In the Matter of the Application of Minnesota Power and Great River Energy for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit for up to an approximately 180-mile, double circuit 345-kV transmission. 1  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Over 24 Million Consumers Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace for 2025 ACA Marketplace National Enrollment Snapshot The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to a robust Marketplace Open Enrollment process for consumers so they can effortlessly purchase quality, affordable health care co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Over 24 Million Consumers Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace for 2025 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to a robust Marketplace Open Enrollment process for consumers so they can effortlessly purchase quality, affordable health care coverage. CMS reports that 24.2 million 1 consumers selected plan year 2025 coverage through the Marke  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of an extraordinary man, Peter Yarrow, of the legendary folk trio, Peter, Paul and Mary. Peter passed away at home in New York City on January 7, 2025, at the age of 86. He is survived by his spouse, Mary Beth McCarthy Yarrow, children Christopher Yarrow and Bethany Yarrow and his beloved granddaughter, Valent  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 28, which would open the door to invasive surveillance and physical inspections of young women and girls as a condition of their participation in sports. Sports should be safe, accessible, and fair for everyone. Participating in sports helps young people develop skills like leadership and teamwork and buil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 33, the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act. When a United States resident or business has income subject to taxation in another country, or vice-versa, they face double taxation and must pay both U.S. taxes and taxes of the other nation. However, the United States may enter into a tax treaty w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career and contributions of Brainerd, Minnesota, broadcasting legend Ken Thomas. Ken's broadcasting journey began in 1978 at the WMIN radio station in Maplewood, Minnesota. Ken then moved to the Brainerd Lakes area, where he spent the next four decades hosting the morning show on WJJY-FM. Ken has had a number of   more