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MnDOT takes $155 million hit, less than previously thought

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 15, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is projected to take a $155 million hit in projected highway revenue, Finance & Commerce reported.

Minnesota Senate passes bill to fund housing, transportation upgrades

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 22, 2020

State Senate Republicans passed a bill that involves tax, bonding and budget provisions, shelling out $1.87 billion for projects, according to a Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus news release.

From North Hennepin News

County offers paid time off to employees in wake of Floyd's death

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

After the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County employees have been allotted 16 hours of paid time off to mourn, Alpha News reported.

Health insurance provider offers reduced payments due to pandemic

By Kyla Asbury | May 25, 2020

A non-profit health insurance provider is providing premium payment discounts because of COVID-19, Bring Me the News reported.

From Minnesota State Wire

Subsidies help keep farmers afloat, farm bureau president said

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Amid President Donald Trump's trade war bailout subsidy to farmers, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap said the trade war has definitely affected Minnesota farmers, but the Marker Facilitation Payments (MFP) have helped keep farmers on their feet.