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Finstad Votes in Support of FY24 NDAA, Applauds Final Passage

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement today after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.

Finstad, Caraveo Introduce Legislation Expanding Mental Health Access in Rural America

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) introduced the bipartisan Rural Wellness Act, legislation that would reauthorize USDA Rural Development's (RD) Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program, which provides competitive grants to help rural communities use advanced technology projects, such as telemedicine projects that provide substance use disorder treatment.

Finstad Appointed to Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jul 6, 2023

“I am honored to be part of this important opportunity for dialogue and collaboration between the United States and Canada,” said Rep. Finstad. “Not only do we share a border with our neighbors to the north, but the partnership between the U.S. and Canada is integral for agricultural trade, as well as economic and national security. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and our Canadian counterparts to strengthen the relationship between our two countries.”

Finstad Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 29, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today’s Supreme Court decision that strikes down the use of affirmative action in the college admissions process.

Finstad, Sen. Ricketts Lead Bicameral Letter to EPA on Mishandling of RFS Rule

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 27, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) led 13 Members of both the House and Senate in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan expressing disappointment in EPA’s handling of the Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Volume Obligations after the agency held partisan briefings for Democratic offices on June 20, 2023, prior to the release of the Set Rule last Wednesday.“

Finstad Applauds Committee Passage of FY24 NDAA

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following the full committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Finstad, Minnesota Congressional Delegation Urges Air Force and Air National Guard to Select the 133rd Airlift Wing to Receive New C-130J Transport Planes

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 25, 2023

U.S. Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), along with U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Dean Phillips (MN-03), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Director of the Air National Guard Lieutenant General Michael Loh urging the Air National Guard and the U.S. Air Force to select Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing to receive new C-130J transport planes.

Reps. Finstad and Peters Introduce Bill to Modernize VA Health Insurance Application for Veteran Families

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Representatives Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced bipartisan legislation to build an online application process for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), the program which provides health insurance coverage to a spouse, widow(er), or child of a disabled or deceased veteran.

Finstad Statement on Staffer Attacked in Washington, D.C.

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 16, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement after a member of his staff was attacked at gunpoint just blocks from the U.S. Capitol building.

Finstad Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 15, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) today invited middle and high school students from Minnesota’s First Congressional District to participate in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge.

Statement from Rep. Finstad

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 14, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) issued the following statement regarding this week’s votes in Washington, D.C

Finstad, Hinson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Inflation

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 10, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02), along with Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) in introducing the bipartisan Informed Lawmaking to Combat Inflation Act, legislation that would ensure Congress considers the inflationary impact of major legislation before it comes up for a vote.

Finstad Statement on Recent Fire at Family Home

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 9, 2023

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following a fire at his family home on Wednesday while the Congressman was working in Washington, D.C. during session

Reopening of 2 Avenue S

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 6, 2023

The on-site engineering firm responsible for assessing the structural issues at Rochester Tower Condominiums has advised the City of Rochester that all shoring operations have been completed and conditions are stable.

Open House: Proposed Building Energy Benchmarking Policy

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 5, 2023

The City of Rochester invites owners and operators of buildings 50,000 ft2 and larger to attend an upcoming open house to learn about the City’s Proposed Building Energy Benchmarking Policy.

Potential work stoppage by RPT drivers the week of June 5 may affect transit service

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 4, 2023

The City of Rochester’s contracted transit operator, Transdev U.S., and the union representing Rochester Public Transit (RPT) bus drivers, Amalgamated Transit Worker Union (ATU) Local 1005, are scheduled to begin mediation on June 5, 2023 in an attempt to get the two parties to agree on a new contract in Rochester.

City of Rochester Receives Donation of 40 “Tree Trust” Trees

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 3, 2023

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is coordinating the planting of 40 trees at Southern Woods Park (4982 11 Ave SW) on June 5 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Update Regarding Proactive Evacuation of Rochester Towers Condominium Due to Structural Concerns

By SE Minnesota News Report | Jun 3, 2023

During the June 2, 2023 Press Conference held at 7:00 p.m. the following information was shared:

Finstad Statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act

By SE Minnesota News Report | May 31, 2023

“House Republicans acted thirty-five days ago to responsibly address America’s debt crisis and rein in federal spending,” said Rep. Finstad. “While President Biden chose to wait until the last minute to come to the negotiating table, I appreciate House Republican Leadership’s efforts to work toward a sensible solution.

Rochester Civic Music’s 2023 "Think Bank Down by the Riverside"; Band Lineup and Dates Announced

By SE Minnesota News Report | May 30, 2023

One of Rochester, Minnesota's most anticipated summer music events returns for its 31st season in Mayo Park. Rochester Civic Music has released the band lineup for the 2023 “Think Bank Down by the Riverside” series which features local bands opening for can't-miss headliners, including Minnesota's own beloved singer-songwriter Charlie Parr, ‘60s psychedelic progressive rock pioneers Vanilla Fudge, country music up-and-comer Avery Anna, and Grammy nominated all-female '90s R&B legends En Vogue.

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