By Jane McClure, My Villager

“ReConnect Rondo received a $2 million grant earlier this month through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to aid in its efforts to construct a land bridge over Interstate 94. U.S. Representative Betty McCollum announced the grant January 10 as one of nine Minnesota projects to receive funding.”

By Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press

“The nine grants, announced this month by the office of St. Paul’s U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, a Democrat, come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that was passed when Democrats controlled Congress and signed by President Joe Biden in 2021. McCollum, the dean of the state’s Congressional delegation, is a longstanding member of the House Appropriations committee.”

By Sydney Kashiwagi, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“The funding was secured by Rep. Betty McCollum through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021. Sen. Amy Klobuchar also helped lock down the federal funding for the project.”

By ReConnect Rondo

“This success would not have been possible without the long-term support and advocacy of U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Betty McCollum. Their unwavering commitment to the Rondo community and instrumental efforts in securing this funding have been pivotal to ReConnect Rondo’s progress.”

By Sydney Kashiwagi, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“‘Four years ago was a sad day in our history,’ the Minnesota Democrat said after the certification. ‘Today was a disappointing day for me personally, but a proud day in the way that Democrats and Vice President [Kamala] Harris conducted their responsibilities of carrying out our duties.’”

By Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press

“In 1994 she was named by the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce as its “Greatest Living Saint Paulite.” Hamline University gave her its first ‘Women in Public Service” award in 2012, and created the Ruby Hunt Endowed Scholarship for Public Administration in 2014. U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum entered her achievements into the official Congressional Record on Nov. 12 of that year.”

By National Audubon Society

“The bipartisan United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023 (H.R. 6726/S. 618) was introduced in the U.S. House by Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Tex.) and Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) and in the Senate by Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), along with original co-sponsors such as Reps. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio), Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), Henry Cuellar (D-Tex.) and Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.); and Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.Mex.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).”

By International Campaign for Tibet

“Many others gathered to celebrate the work of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi including: Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Representative Dr. Namgyal Choedup of the Office of Tibet North America, former Special Coordinators Greg Craig and Paula Dobriansky, Tenzin Jigme, Member of Tibetan Parliament, among many others.”

By Anika Besst, MPR News

“Klobuchar co-sponsored the reauthorization legislation, as did U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and Minnesota Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum and Dean Phillips. “

By Jill Burcum, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“The U.S. House has an eloquent new BWCA advocate in Kelly Morrison, who will succeed Rep. Dean Phillips in the west metro’s Third Congressional District. Morrison previously served in the Minnesota Legislature and was the lead author on a bill that would have provided durable state copper-mining protections in BWCA headwaters. Rep. Betty McCollum, a fierce BWCA protector who represents the east metro’s Fourth Congressional District, also won re-election.”

By Dale Mischke, My Villager

“Ballots showed decided preference for re-electing incumbents”

By Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press

“Officials said U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum was instrumental in securing $1.5 million in federal spending toward the research labs, which include a hydraulic ceiling lift and cameras to help determine the pain levels of non-verbal patients, among other tools to assess motor control and movement disorders. The goal is to develop the latest equipment for children’s specialty care, including biofeedback, robotic and exoskeleton devices.”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4^th District, said she’s confident Morrison will be able to handle the challenges of being a new member of a party in the minority as Republicans hold a lock on the White House and both chambers of Congress.”

By Brad Dress, The Hill

“Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), ranking member of the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense, said she had concerns about several of Hegseth’s views, including his statements supporting the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters.”

By Tom Hauser, KSTP

“Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Betty McCollum strongly opposes Hegseth for his views on women in the military and other issues. ‘I have great respect for anyone who has served our nation in the U.S. Armed Forces,’ the ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations said in a statement issued Wednesday. ‘However, not everyone who has worn the uniform is qualified to lead the Department of Defense. While much is unknown about Mr. Hegseth, I share the bipartisan concern that he is ill-prepared to serve as Secretary of Defense. I have serious questions about his views on the role of women in the Armed Forces, who comprise nearly 20 percent of our uniformed personnel. His advocacy for the January 6th rioters and his questioning of the Uniform Code of Military Justice are very troubling.’”

By Mary Murphy, Pioneer Press via Forum News Service

“In 2001, McCollum was the only woman serving in the 10-seat delegation.”

By Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer

“Walz’s speech consistently brought applause among those in attendance, including DFL legislators, Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum and DFL Party Chair Ken Martin.”

By Matt McKinney, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who spoke at Thursday’s groundbreaking, said efforts are underway to find new methods to dispose of PFAS that don’t require burying or burning it.”

By Nicole Ki, MPR News

“For the first time, women will hold a majority of the seats in Minnesota’s congressional delegation with four Democrats and one Republican among them: 2nd District Rep. Angie Craig, 3rd District Rep.-elect Kelly Morrison, 4th District Rep. Betty McCollum, 5th District Rep. Ilhan Omar and 7th District Rep. Michelle Fischbach.”

By Rochelle Olson and Elliot Hughes, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“Also easily winning re-election: Republican Reps. Tom Emmer, Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber, along with Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum.”