More on Congressional Issues
Feb 12, 2016
Klobuchar, Franken, and Peterson Announce $7.6 Million to Support Marsh Lake Restoration Project
In December, the lawmakers sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers urging strong funding to ensure the construction phase of the project can begin.
Feb 12, 2016
Sens. Franken, Klobuchar, Reps. Peterson, McCollum, Ellison, Walz, Nolan, Paulsen Make Bipartisan Push to Increase Support for Dilapidated Tribal School Buildings
Bipartisan Letter Calls for Proper Funding for Indian School Construction; Including the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School in Minnesota
Feb 12, 2016
Klobuchar, Franken, Nolan, Peterson, McCollum, Ellison, and Walz Call on Army Corps of Engineers to Protect Water Quality in Voyageurs National Park
In a letter, the lawmakers urge the Army Corps of Engineers to include funding for the Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Project in the FY 2016 Civil Works program budget; the project aims to increase water quality and long-term wastewater treatment solutions in the park while creating jobs and boosting economic growth.
Feb 5, 2016
Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 2/5/2016
NASDA Conference, Farm Credit, Minnesota Barley Growers, Minnesota Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers, Minnesota Aviation Trades Association, Minnesota Rural Electric Association, Heartland Girls’ Ranch, Local Business Leaders, Minnesota Department of Health, Kandiyohi County Drug-Free Community Coalition, Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, Housing and Finance in America
Feb 4, 2016
Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Walz Urge Administration to Provide Crucial Funding for Lewis & Clark Water System
Congress recently approved an additional $47 million for work on authorized Bureau of Reclamation water projects; in a bipartisan letter to Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner, the lawmakers pressed for strong funding to advance construction on the Lewis and Clark project.
Jan 29, 2016
Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 1/29/2016
Fergus Falls Leaders Meeting, Lake Region Healthcare, Northwest Area Educators, Chippewa Valley Agrafuels Cooperative, Paul Bunyan Communications, Ag Bag Recycling Program, Air Line Pilots Association, Marshall Town Hall, Wetland Mitigation Banking Program
Jan 22, 2016
Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 1/22/2016
Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, Willmar Transportation, Sioux Falls VA, 2016 Tax Seaon, NOAA Corps Recruitment, FSA Farm Microloans Program
Jan 15, 2016
Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 1/15/2016
2016 SOTU, Minnesota Hospital Association, Delta Air Lines, WOTUS, REAL ID Act, Central States Pension Plan
