CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 28, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Minnesota - Third Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 7 of the 8 largest counties in Minnesota from September 2023 to September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369 U.S. counties or county equivalents with annual average   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Launches HELP Investigation into Organization with Alleged Ties to Hamas, Antisemitic Violence on College Campuses WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, launched an investigation into American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) following  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Dual Pakistani-Canadian National Arrested for Years-Long Scheme to Circumvent U.S. Export Control Laws Defendants Allegedly Smuggled Millions of Dollars' Worth of U.S. Goods and Technology to Entities Associated with Pakistan's Military and Weapons Programs An indictment was unsealed yesterday charging Mohammad Jawaid Aziz, also known as Jawaid Aziz Siddiqui and Jay Siddiqui, 67, of Pakistan and C  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released its latest notice in the Federal Register detailing petitions filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Covering cases received between January 1 and January 31, 2025, the report includes individuals from across the country seeking compensation for alleged vaccine-related injuries, disabilities, or deaths. The VICP, a feder  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Klobuchar, and Warner Announce Expected Vote Timing on their Bill to Undo Canada Tariffs that will Raise Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Next Tuesday, April 1, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on legislation led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) to undo President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, which amount to a 25 percent tax on goods imported fr  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 29 -- The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * U.S. tariffs could make cars more expensive for Minnesotans SAINT PAUL, MN: The Minnesota Department of Commerce is warning residents that recent and impending federal tariffs could significantly raise the cost of your car or truck. Tariffs on car parts from Canada and Mexico, as well as additional tariffs on parts from China, are set to take effect in April 2025.   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 29 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Signs Bill into Law [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law that establishes new guidelines for partitions of real property. Senate File 202 clarifies state statute related to partitioning real property, a legal process that can force the sale or division of land owned by multiple individuals. The bill also includes language that clarifies effective date  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 29 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * Minnesota House unanimously passes Rep. Pete Johnson's bill enabling funds for Child Advocacy Centers St. Paul, MN - Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives unanimously passed House File 1295, legislation authored by State Representative Pete Johnson (DFL - Duluth). The bill would add children's advocacy centers to the list of "victim assistance   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 29 -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following news release on March 28, 2025: * * * Minnesota nurses rebuke Governor's directive to return to office (St. Paul) - March 28, 2025 - A recent announcement by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz rolling back the state telework policy has left Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) members working for the state of Minnesota shocked and frustrated. Governor Walz's mandate would give state employees just over 9 weeks to ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Root out Drug Company Abuses to Lower Rx Prices Q: What was one of the top issues at your recent county meetings? A : For several years, including at my 12 county meetings in March, Iowans continue to voice their concerns about the high cost of prescription drugs. Iowans depend on prescription medicine to improve their quality of life and live longer, healthier lives. However, commonly pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Leads Effort to Fight Back Against President Trump's Harmful Cost Increases on Car Seats and Other Essential Items for Families BROOKLYN PARK - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) is leading a group of nearly 40 legislators calling on the Trump-Vance Administration to exempt essential baby products like car seats, highchairs, strollers, and cribs from his t  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * US Rep. Kelly Morrison Raises Local Bloomington Residents' Concern Over Trump's Billionaire-Administration's Dismantling of Social Security on U.S. House Floor WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to raise a concern she heard from two of her constituents about President Trump and Elon Musk's di  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McCollum: Each Member of Trump Administration National Security Team Must be Accountable for Breaking the Law & Trust of the American People WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement on Friday: "Each of the 18 senior Trump administration national security officials on th  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D- Minnesota, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, today I rise to voice a concern from my constituents, Jeff and Bev. Last week, Trump's billionaire Commerce Secretary was speaking with another billionaire about how only fraudsters would complain about missing a Social Security check. Trump's billionaire Commerce Secretary said that if Social Security didn't send ou  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cammack & Craig, Sens. Ernst & Smith Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution To Designate March 27 As "National Women In Agriculture Day" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In celebration of Women's History Month and National Agriculture Week, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN-02), and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)--members of the House and Senate A  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Stauber Urges Oversight Committee to Hold Hearing on USPS Failings WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) sent a letter to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, requesting a hearing to examine the growing operational issues at the United States Postal Service (USPS) and its inability to effectually serve rural America. This lett  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Attack on the Minority Business Development Agency Will Harm Small Businesses In recent weeks, Trump escalated his assault on small businesses by signing an Executive Order to gut the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The MBDA was created to assist businesses owned by people of color -- who face the greatest barriers to  more