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Minnesota did not receive any Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant funding while other states received up to three grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. [11/21/19]—U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (D-Minn) and Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN-06), announced that the USDA has awarded CentraCare Health System a $234,648 grant to expand telehealth services across central Minnesota.
This project will help improve access to critical medical services by placing video equipment at ten clinics across nine counties. It is estimated to help an additional 2,000 patients over a two-year project period.
Otsego, MN – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be holding a town hall in Wright County.
"My staff and I strive to be transparent, accountable, and most importantly — accessible. Town halls are a great way to facilitate this," said Emmer. "If there is an issue or concern you hope to express – or want to know where I stand on an issue – please join me in Wright County on December 2nd!”
Parts of the state received more than 400 percent of the typical amount of rainfall, resulting in flooded fields and unworkable field conditions for many producers in Minnesota
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) sent a letter to the leadership of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees urging them to address the looming medical device tax in any upcoming spending agreement.
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of the Western Caucus released statements applauding President Trump's formal withdraw of the Paris Climate Accord:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Expanding Access to Inpatient Mental Health Act, which will eliminate an arbitrary cap on mental health services which has served as a barrier to individuals seeking treatment.
Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding the closure of Electrolux’s freezer manufacturing operation in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding his vote in opposition to H.Res 660.
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced his intent to introduce legislation to provide a path to regulatory certainty for digital assets and other emerging technologies under securities law.