WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Emmer: Our One Big, Beautiful Bill holds promise for every American WASHINGTON -- Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the wins it will deliver for the American people, and the massive stakeholder support it has received. Click here (https://youtu.be/AeJs5dY9K1I) or above to watch  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the implementation of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for fair, flexible, and practical regulations. Representing nine ethanol facilities in Minnesota, the association highlighted the significant opportunity the credit presents for the state's biofuel producers and rural economy. Brian Werner, Executive Director of the Minnesota Bio-  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 21 -- The Minnesota Farmers Union issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Minnesota legislators pass bill funding agricultural priorities ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate passed a new, two-year budget for agricultural programs on May 18. The bill cleared both chambers with broad bipartisan support - of 201 legislators, only 12 voted against the final package. "This is in stark contrast to what we're seeing in Washington,  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Philadelphia CBP officers seize nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods from Spain PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods from Spain that arrived in Philadelphia between May 1 and today. The poppy pods had a street value of about $30,000. The poppy plant, including poppy pods, poppy st  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McCollum to Host Town Hall: Medicaid Matters to Minnesota Families SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum will host a Medicaid Town Hall on Saturday, May 31 st at 11am. She will be joined by a panel of special guests to discuss the importance of Medicaid for Minnesota seniors, children, and working parents. WHAT: Medicaid Matters to Minnesota Families Town Hall WHEN: Saturday,   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Statement by ICE Acting Director Todd M. Lyons on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's anti-ICE comments "On the final day of National Police Week -- when those brave enough to put on a badge and a uniform mourn their fallen brothers and sisters -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz referred to my professional, hard-working ICE agents and officers as 'modern-day Gestapo.' Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Demands Answers from Department of Education on Cuts to Mental Health Programs WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined 20 of her Senate colleagues in demanding answers on recent reports that the Trump Administration had cut approximately $1 billion in federal mental health grants to help schools hire more psychologists, counselors, and other mental health w  more