ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota has earned the highest bond rating from all major credit rating agencies for the third consecutive year. This month, Fitch, Moody's, and Standard & Poor's have all affirmed the state's AAA rating. "This is the third year in a row all three rating agencies have ranked Minnesota bonds among the best in the nation for investors - a testament to the streng more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Campaign Finance Board, Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Task Force, Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee, Minnesota Rare Disease Council, Minnesota State High School League, State Advisory C more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Two virtual public input sessions offer chance to share ideas * * * The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is gathering ideas as the agency considers the state's next biennial budget, and we want your input. Farmers, businesses, and others impacted by food and agriculture systems are all invited to share policy, funding, and program suggestions. The MDA is hosting two virtual publ more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) recently recognized Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) as a 2024 Legislator of Distinction. This award is given to legislators who played key roles in advancing CGMC's policy during the preceding legislative session. "As a member of the joint legislative committee on EMS issues, Sen. Rasmusson rolled up his sleeves and did the hard work that  more PR