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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Thursday July 18, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Rep. Emmer Leads Minnesota Republican Delegation Push Against OSHA Proposed Fire Brigades Rule
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on July 17, 2024: Today, Congressman Tom Emmer led the Minnesota Republican Delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su voicing concerns over the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) proposed rule updating the Fire Brigades standard. The proposed rule could negatively impact hiring, maintenance, and operations at Minnesota fire departments. "Minnesotans rely   more

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Announce Investment for Utility Upgrades in Granite Falls
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) announced a grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the city of Granite Falls, Minnesota, for electrical grid upgrades in support of local businesses. This grant will provide an updated utility infrastructure, providing businesses with reliable service during future natural disasters. This EDA investment will  more