WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48196) on Oct. 3, 2024, entitled "Hydrogen Production - Overview and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Producing Hydrogen from Water All commercial hydrogen production technologies use water, and some use water as a hydrogen feedstock. Several different production pathways can split water (H2O) into hydrogen and oxygen. These pathways may use different energy sources,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43792) on Oct. 3, 2024, entitled "State Minimum Wages: An Overview" by labor policy specialist Sarah A. Donovan and research librarian Ellen M. Lechman. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), enacted in 1938, is the federal law that establishes the general minimum wage that must be paid to all covered, nonexempt workers employed in a state or territory of the U  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 12 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving City of Warroad, Roseau Electric Cooperative, Xcel Energy and Qwest Corp. dba CenturyLink QC: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-178 * E324,137/SA-24-287 City of Warroad; Roseau Electric Cooperative In the Matter of the Joint Request of the City of Warroad and Roseau Electric Cooperative to Modify Electric Service Territory Boundaries. Should the Commission approve th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * MINNESOTA - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the statement below in honor of Veterans Day. "Veterans Day is a time to focus on what unites us: an unwavering gratitude for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our nation. It's our sacred obligation to pay respect to the heroes who fought for our rights and our freedoms. This means guaranteeing veterans can   more