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Twin Cities Delta employees continue unionization effort, ongoing since 2010

By Cari Spencer, MPR

“In February, more than 140 members of Congress signed a letter encouraging Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian to adopt a neutrality agreement and stay out of union organizing efforts. The letter, signed by Minnesota Democrat U.S. Representatives Ilhan Omar and Betty McCollum, points to a history of ‘deploying union-busting tactics, including threatening employees with termination of their benefits, distributing anti-union literature, and hosting an anti-union website.’”

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McCollum Announces Winners of 2024 Congressional Art Competition

By Damian Goebel, Community Reporter

“Hoyt’s first place work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from across the U.S. Tombaga’s work will be displayed in Congresswoman McCollum’s Washington, D.C. office, and Abigail McNeil’s piece will hang in the congresswoman’s Saint Paul office.”

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Minnesota Poll Watch 2024

By Craig Helmstetter, MPR

“The 4th Congressional District, which includes St. Paul and its suburbs to the north and east, has been held by DFL Rep. Betty McCollum since 2001, making her the longest-serving member of the state’s federal delegation.”

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House Bill Would Ban Wildlife Killing Contests on Public Lands

By the Animal Welfare Institute

“Today, more than 14 members of the US House of Representatives introduced legislation that would prohibit organizing, sponsoring, conducting, or participating in wildlife killing contests on more than 500 million acres of US public lands… Additional cosponsors of today’s legislation [includes]… Betty McCollum (D-MN)”

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BWCA's future likely hinges on election

By the Star Tribune Editorial Board

“Instead of reversing the copper mining safeguards for the BWCA, Congress instead needs to enact permanent protections for its headwaters, as Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum is admirably pushing for.”

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Opinion: We should mitigate PFAS at the source

By Ali Ling, Star Tribune

“Minnesota is a leader in the fight against PFAS. The state recently passed legislation to identify PFAS sources in consumer products and prohibit their use in most products by 2032, and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota just introduced similar legislation at a federal level.”

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Medcalf: Will plans to restore St. Paul's Rondo replace what was stolen?

By Myron Mecalf, Star Tribune

“Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., said the initiative could right the historic wrong that unfolded in the Rondo neighborhood while allowing ‘reconciliation and healing for a community that was cruelly ripped apart,’ according to a news release issued by the city of St. Paul.”

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The hidden cost of credits

By Alex Bailey, The Hamline Oracle

“Of that lump sum, $1 million was provided by the U.S. Department of Education and advocated for by Minnesota representative Betty McCollum. McCollum also initiated Pipers to Professionals, a program aimed at providing livable wages and support for students working in internships”

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Events showcase 65 years of Tibetan resistance and resilience

By International Campaign for Tibet

“Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., addressed China’s efforts to eliminate the Tibetan language, especially through state-run boarding schools that have separated over 1 million Tibetan children from their language, families, religion and culture.”

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Downtown Minneapolis post office officially changes name to honor late congressman Martin Olav Sabo

By Cari Spencer, MPR

“In 2022, the name change was signed into law, following bipartisan support for bills authored by U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the House and Senate, respectively. Both legislators, along with U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who worked alongside Sabo, spoke at the ceremony, donning blue ‘Sabo Congress’ campaign stickers.”

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VP Harris makes historic visit to Planned Parenthood in Saint Paul

By Rochelle Olson, Star Tribune

“Harris briefly toured the facility with Walz, Dr. Sarah Traxler, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood North Central States; Ruth Richardson, Planned Parenthood's regional president and CEO; and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents the area.”

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Kamala Harris Visits Abortion Clinic, in Historic First

by Lisa Lerer and Nicholas Nehamas, The New York Times

“Ms. Harris was joined on Thursday by Minnesota Democrats including Mr. Walz and Representative Betty McCollum. The tour was part of a White House initiative led by Ms. Harris to highlight abortion rights.”

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