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State Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Tuesday October 22, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Bilott Media Coverage on Dangers of PFAS
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott was interviewed, mentioned, and quoted in recent articles on the dangers of PFAS: * "Mark Ruffalo wanted to make a film about his life. Rob had to be convinced," The Sydney Morning Herald. * "Long-banned toxic chemicals remain a global threat," Crisis Response. * "The Age of the Bully | MoMA R&D Salon 50 | MoMA LIVE," YouTube. (Comments appear at timestamp 58:40). * "Eternal pollutants: "  more

Dayforce Launches New Brand Campaign: 'Do the Work You're Meant to Do'
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- Dayforce Inc. (formerly Ceridian) issued the following news release: Minneapolis, MN and Toronto, ON October 21, 2024 - Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced the launch of its mass brand advertising campaign, 'Do the work you're meant to do.' Brought to life through television and out-of-home (OOH) displays across the U.S., the campaign encourages viewers to harness sim  more

Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept. Launches Final Grant Round for Main Street Economic Revitalization Program Remaining Funds
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) just launched a third and final round of Main Street Economic Revitalization Program funding to award the remaining $4.68 million balance of the $80 million program. The program was approved by the Minnesota State Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz in 2021. Organizations eligible to submit   more

Minn. Natural Resources Dept: Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Potato Lake in Hubbard County
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Potato Lake, near Park Rapids in Hubbard County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after a lake service provider found a zebra mussel on a boat lift they were removing for the season from Potato Lake. DNR and Hubbard County staff and Potato Lake Association members found five additiona  more

Minn. Secretary of State Simon: Statement on Election Security
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news: A Hennepin County contractor left sealed transfer cases containing voted absentee ballot signature envelopes unattended in a vehicle with an open trunk hatch for several minutes in a public parking lot. This incident was photographed and shared widely on social media, prompting a review by Hennepin County. The review determined that no ballots were compromised. In Minnesota, elections are conduc  more

Minn. Senate Republican Caucus: State Sen. Nelson Urges Participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) is encouraging residents in Dodge and Olmsted Counties to participate in this year's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Prescription drug misuse is a growing public safety concern. Unused medications that are old, unwanted, or no longer needed often become a gateway to addiction. In fact, a majority of   more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Lighting of NYS Landmarks in Celebration of New York Liberty's WNBA Finals Win
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * New York To Illuminate in Seafoam Green and White in Recognition of New York Liberty's First Championship Title * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State landmarks will be lit seafoam green and white on Oct. 21, 2024 to celebrate the New York Liberty winning the Women's National Basketball Association championship. The Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx  more