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Minnesota - Representatives Pete Stauber (MN-08), Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) issued the following statement ahead of Governor Walz's pending announcement on the status of Minnesota's current stay-at-home order:
"During today's weekly Congressional delegation conference call - and as his Administration reviews the health and economic data prior to tomorrow's anticipated announcement - we urged Governor Walz to allow the current stay-at-home order to expire in full on Monday, May 18, 2020.
BLACKDUCK -- Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota's 8th District visited Anderson Fabrics factory on Tuesday to personally thank the management and employees for their critical work in the manufacture and distribution of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anderson Fabrics is the first stop on what Rep. Stauber, R-Duluth, calls his Gratitude Tour.
HERMANTOWN, MN – Ahead of Minnesota's Fishing Opener, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) hosted a public conference call to hear from Minnesotans concerned about the impact that Governor Walz's Stay at Home Executive Order has on their outdoor recreation traditions, livelihoods, and Northern Minnesota's economy.
With the Minnesota fishing opener set for this weekend, Congressman Pete Stauber, R-Duluth, hosted a conference call Friday, May 8, with officials and small business owners as part of a push to reopen aspects of the Minnesota economy and relax some restrictions amid COVID-19.
A total of $600,000 in brownfields grants was awarded to aid in the cleanup of priority sites in Northeastern Minnesota on Wednesday.
The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission based in Duluth was the recipient of the funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which announced the news along with Rep. Pete Stauber.
HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) joined EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler in announcing that the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission has been selected to receive a Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant worth $600,000. The Cities of Two Harbors, International Falls, Cloquet, Grand Rapids, and Cohasset, and Aitkin County – all within Minnesota's Eighth District – are considered coalition partners and have prioritized locations where the funding will be considered.
HERMANTOWN, MN – As Americans face pharmaceutical and medical supply shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) has responded to this crisis by introducing bipartisan legislation that will require federal agencies to purchase drugs made in the United States. In doing so, the Securing America's Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Act will reduce dependence on unreliable nations like China for the pharmaceuticals needed to save American lives.
A bill introduced Tuesday by Representative Pete Stauber would help end America's reliance on foreign minerals.
The "Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Chain Act" would give incentives to American manufacturers to purchase domestically sourced minerals.
Congressman Stauber says mining is essential to northern Minnesota's economy and identity and the legislation would empower miners to develop the resources necessary to meet the nation's security and economic needs.
HERMANTOWN, MN – As the COVID-19 pandemic shines a light on the dangers of reliance on foreign supply chains for critical minerals, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced legislation that will incentivize American manufacturers to purchase domestically sourced critical minerals. In doing so, the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Chain Act will help put an end to America's dependence on unreliable foreign nations like China for critical minerals that power our economy.
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber didn't have all the answers when he met online with his peers in the Hermantown business community Wednesday.
But for the roughly 45 members who took part in the Zoom video conferencing meeting, Stauber's presence seemed enough.
"We appreciate this link to you," Kim Parmeter, executive director of the Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce, said. "It's very reassuring."