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Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) held a press conference to respond a devastating report from the nonpartisan Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) reviewing Minnesota Department of Education’s (MDE) oversight of the nonprofit Feeding our Future. The report found MDE’s oversight of Feeding Our Future to be inadequate and that, “MDE’s actions and […]
Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota is launching the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program to help families purchase food during the summer months. Summer EBT will provide grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that more than 400,000 children in Minnesota could
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated. The work is part of the once-in-a-generation Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) investments approved by the legislature and signed by Governor
Governor Tim Walz reached out to Altoz CEO, Dennis Brazier, last week to express his heartfelt appreciation for Altoz’s commitment to investing in Minnesota. Altoz recently expanded its facility in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, providing substantial economic benefits to the state and local community. During the conversation, Governor Walz emphasized the role that businesses like
Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today launched a new effort to support and grow small businesses in Minnesota. The $10 million program will provide low-interest loans to small businesses, promoting the growth and success of Minnesota’s small business economy. “Small businesses are foundational to Minnesota’s economic ecosystem – they’re at
Governor Walz announced that increased payment rates for child care assistance take effect this week, as Minnesota continues to move toward making child care accessible to more families. “Affordable and accessible child care is essential to creating opportunity and economic growth across the state,” said Governor Walz. “We’re raising child care assistance rates to support providers and
