U.S. House votes to kill BLM rule, delist gray wolf, end Boundary Waters mining limits
By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer
“‘This piece of legislation would revoke key protections for a watershed that contains some of the purest, freshest water in the nation, in the world,’ Minnesota Democrat Betty McCollum said.”
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.”
Pentagon leaders press Congress for Ukraine funding, saying battlefield situation is dire
Lolita C. Baldor, AP via Washington Post
“‘Without the United States assistance, Ukraine will literally run out of ammunition and more civilians in Ukraine will be murdered by Russia,’ McCollum said.”
Lawmaker wants federal probe of SeaQuest after 5 INVESTIGATES report
By Eric Rasmussen, KSTP
“In her letter to the USDA, McCollum called out ‘substantial violations of the Animal Welfare Act,’ citing internal company messages obtained by 5 INVESTIGATES.”
Former St. Paul City Council, Ramsey County Board member Ruby Hunt marks 100th birthday
By Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press
“In 2014, Hamline University created the Ruby Hunt Endowed Scholarship for Public Administration. U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum entered her achievements into the official Congressional Record on Nov. 12 of that year.”
2Blades Receives Congressional Funding to Advance Corn Mycotoxin Research
By 2Blades
“Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) played a pivotal role in advocating for these funds during the budget process, underscoring her commitment to supporting research aimed at addressing the threats posed by crop diseases to our global food systems.”
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”
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.”
U.S. Supreme Court to hear abortion drug case that could impact common pregnancy termination in Minnesota
By Ana Radelat, MinnPost
“All of Minnesota’s Democratic members of the U.S. House — Reps. Angie Craig, Dean Phillips, Ilhan Omar and Betty McCollum — joined Smith, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and about 250 other congressional Democrats in filing an amicus, or friend of the court, brief in defense of the FDA.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Who did Minnesota's representatives and senators bring to the State of the Union address?
By Eder Campuzano, Star Tribune
“McCollum helped secure $1.5 million for the Gillette Children's Research Investigative Lab in St. Paul last year. The 12-term congresswoman chose Gillette Children's CEO Barbara Joers as her guest for the State of the Union address to ‘highlight our partnership in securing federal investments in high-quality, compassionate health care for children.’”
Spending package would avert federal shutdown — and release a gusher of earmarks for Minnesota
By Ana Radelat, MinnPost
“Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4th District, secured nearly $1.7 million for the renovation of a fire station in St. Paul and $1 million for the renovation of the Riverview Library and the Hayden Heights Library in that city, among other local projects.”
Klobuchar, McCollum aim to thwart catalytic converter theft
By Ana Radelat, MinnPost
“‘It seems like everybody has a personal connection to a catalytic converter theft,' McCollum said. 'Despite broad support from industry, law enforcement, and both sides of the aisle, the PART Act is not moving through regular order markups.’”
Sierra Club Endorses Rep. Betty McCollum for 2024 Re-Election
By Sierra Club
“We commend her outstanding advocacy for clean water, including as author of the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act and co-author of the Mississippi River Resilience and Restoration Initiative; and her leadership on climate change and other issues affecting Minnesota.”
Minnesota Republicans in Congress vote to impeach Biden's Homeland Security secretary
By Ryan Faircloth, Star Tribune
“Minnesota’s four Republican members — Reps. Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Pete Stauber and Brad Finstad — voted to impeach Mayorkas. Democratic U.S. Reps. Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar, Dean Phillips and Angie Craig voted against the move.”
Congress Urges Delta Air Lines to Stop Union Busting Campaign
By International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
“The letter was signed by 146 bipartisan Members of Congress, including . . . Betty McCollum”
McCollum, Baldwin push to safeguard Mississippi River amid growing environmental concerns
By Madeline Heim, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, via MinnPost
"The program would be housed within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and program funding would fall into four main buckets. Those include improving water quality, restoring habitats, reducing the presence of invasive species and creating natural infrastructure to protect against flood damage."
GOP stand-alone Israel aid bill rejected in the House
By Caroline Coudriet, Roll Call
“‘It’s equally important to get more life saving humanitarian aid into Gaza, because if we don’t, the situation for civilians will continue to deteriorate,’ said Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., ranking member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. ‘Starvation will grow, disease will spread, and Palestinian civilians — most of them children — will continue to suffer and many die.’”