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A recent survey by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources indicates that the gray wolf population in the state increased 25 percent this year, from 2,278 wolves to nearly 2,900 wolves; As a result, the Minnesota Wildlife Services program has been particularly active and has been forced to stop all operational wolf depredation assistance for farmers and ranchers for the remainder of the year starting October 13th due to a lack of funds
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator Al Franken, and Representatives Collin Peterson, Tim Walz, Rick Nolan, and Tom Emmer applaud the announcement made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that the agency will continue to provide wolf depredation services in Minnesota. APHIS also agreed to provide a funding match with the state for 2018 so the services can continue into next year.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement in regards to recent disparaging comments from leaders of Save the Boundary Waters against miners and union workers in Northern Minnesota:
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) participated in a legislative markup in the House Financial Services Committee to bring much needed financial relief to American families, small businesses, and local financial institutions. Emmer spoke on two of his bills, the Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act, that were among those considered in committee.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s recent decision to rescind the Clean Power Plan:
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced Minnesota’s Economic Rights (MINER) in the Superior National Forest Act, which will help restore mineral rights to Minnesota so that our miners, the state of Minnesota, and nation can once again thrive. Congressman Collin Peterson (MN-07) and Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) joined Emmer as original cosponsors.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement regarding the announcement of the new unified Republican tax reform framework:
Based on preliminary rates, federal approval of Minnesota’s reinsurance program would help bring down premiums for several individual market health insurance plans in the state. Without federal approval, rates for many individual market plans could increase substantially.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement regarding Senator Franken’s refusal to support the nomination of Justice David Stras to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer’s (MN-06) amendment was adopted unanimously and added to H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018.