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*Minnesota Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday June 11, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Comments on Its Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Disposition Study
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on its Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Disposition Study The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public input on its recently completed draft disposition study for the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, located in Minneapolis. The Corps of Engineers disposition study and environmental assessment pr  more

Emmer: The Time is Now to Restore Law and Order, Enforce Our Nation's Immigration Laws, and Hold Leaders That Refuse to Do So Accountable
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * Emmer: The time is now to restore law and order, enforce our nation's immigration laws, and hold leaders that refuse to do so accountable WASHINGTON -- Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to discuss the anti-deportation riots in Los Angeles and the urgent need to supply ICE officers on the ground with the tools they need   more

Minn. House DFL Caucus: Minnesota Legislature Passes Capital Investment Package, Funding Infrastructure Projects Throughout the State
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 11 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * Minnesota Legislature passes Capital Investment Package, funding infrastructure projects throughout the state Earlier today, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remainder of the state budget in a special session, as well as a package of Capital Investment legislation known as a Bonding Bill.  The legislative package, made up of a state bond and Genera  more

Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at CLARITY Act Markup
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at CLARITY Act Markup Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (H.R. 3633). [As prepared for delivery.] Last year, an estimated 55 million Am  more

Ranking Member McCollum: House Democrats Expose How Republicans' Defense Funding Bill Undermines Military Readiness
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McCollum: House Democrats Expose How Republicans' Defense Funding Bill Undermines Military Readiness * WASHINGTON -- During today's House Appropriations subcommittee markup of the 2026 Defense funding bill, House Democrats highlighted how the bill undermines democracy at home and abroad and includes harmful policy riders that divide our nation. For fiscal year 2026, the bill pro  more

Stauber Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Oversight of Northern Border Security
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Oversight of Northern Border Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the Northern Border Staffing and Security Enhancement Act, legislation aimed at bolstering security at the United States' Northern Border. Specifically, the Northern Border Staffing and Security Enhancem  more

Stefanik Cosponsors Northern Border Security and Staffing Reform Act to Protect Upstate New York
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Cosponsors Northern Border Security and Staffing Reform Act to Protect Upstate New York * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, as a member of the Northern Border Caucus and the Northern Border Security Caucus, joined Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) in introducing the Northern Border Security and Staffing Reform Act to   more