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Morning Headlines – May 1st, 2026

>>Minnesota Senate Approves $100 Million to Assist Businesses Impacted by ICE Surge (St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Senate is approving a 100-million-dollar recovery bill to help businesses impacted by federal immigration operations around the state. The bill gives 100% forgivable loans to businesses who suffered a loss of revenue of 30 percent or greater. Senate President Bobby Joe...

Midday Headlines – May 1st, 2026

>>Governor Proclaims “Hire a Veteran Month” in Minnesota (St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Walz has proclaimed May 2026 as “Hire a Veteran Month” in Minnesota, highlighting the value veterans bring to the workforce and encouraging employers to hire those who have served. The proclamation also recognizes the challenges some veterans face when transitioning to civilian careers after military...

Afternoon Headlines – May 1st, 2026

>>Medicaid Fraud Fighting Bill Headed to Senate Floor (St. Paul, MN) - A bill that gives the Attorney General's office more power in the fight against fraud has advanced to the Senate floor. The bill passed out of the Senate Finance Committee and expands Attorney General Keith Ellison's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The bill adds 18 new members to the unit including investigators and...

Afternoon Headlines – May 1st, 2026

>>Medicaid Fraud Fighting Bill Headed to Senate Floor (St. Paul, MN) - A bill that gives the Attorney General's office more power in the fight against fraud has advanced to the Senate floor. The bill passed out of the Senate Finance Committee and expands Attorney General Keith Ellison's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The bill adds 18 new members to the unit including investigators and...

Midday Headlines – May 1st, 2026

>>Governor Proclaims “Hire a Veteran Month” in Minnesota (St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Walz has proclaimed May 2026 as “Hire a Veteran Month” in Minnesota, highlighting the value veterans bring to the workforce and encouraging employers to hire those who have served. The proclamation also recognizes the challenges some veterans face when transitioning to civilian careers after military...

Morning Headlines – May 1st, 2026

>>Minnesota Senate Approves $100 Million to Assist Businesses Impacted by ICE Surge (St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Senate is approving a 100-million-dollar recovery bill to help businesses impacted by federal immigration operations around the state. The bill gives 100% forgivable loans to businesses who suffered a loss of revenue of 30 percent or greater. Senate President Bobby Joe...