2024 Election Guide: What you need to know before you vote
By Kyle Brown, KSTP
“According to her campaign website, McCollum includes preserving Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid among her top priorities in Congress. Access to affordable health care and maintaining the Affordable Care Act is also a top issue for her.”
Walz joins spouse Gwen, son Gus in voting early in Minnesota
By Dana Ferguson, MPR News
“‘I cast my vote for Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Betty McCollum, and had my son with me, Gus, to vote for the first time,’ Walz told reporters at the Ramsey County Government Center. ‘(It’s) exciting, an opportunity to turn the page on the chaos of Donald Trump and a new way forward.’”
Nov. 5 election beckons with full slate of candidates and questions
By Dale Mischke, My Villager
“Among the offices on the ballot are president and vice president, U.S. senator, U.S. representative and state representative.”
Will lawmakers and congressional candidates commit to upholding the 2024 results? We asked
By Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY
“Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., said that ‘any Republican effort to once again impose phony electors to rig the electoral college will be met with my full resistance when the U.S. House is required to certify the election.’”
Rick Nolan, former northern Minnesota congressman who represented two districts, dies at 80
By Steve Karnowski, Pioneer Press via the Associated Press
“Betty McCollum, the dean of the state’s congressional delegation, called Nolan ‘a champion for Northern Minnesota and a fighter for working women and men across our state. A committed public servant who loved the Northland, he was a true Minnesotan — one need look no further than his hot dish competition, where he’d share sap that he harvested, venison that he hunted, and wild rice that he gathered with his own hands.’”
Minnesota-based magnetics company scales up greener options
By Anika Besst, MPR News
“'They’re cleaner to produce. They’re cleaner to recycle and they’re cleaner disposal. So it’s a win, win, win,' Minnesota 4th District U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum said."
How do you want your steak, soldier? Meet the St. Paul guy who started Serving Our Troops
By James Walsh, The Minnesota Star Tribune
"'And we ended up having a meeting with the Guard that was set up by Norm Coleman when he was a senator. And we’re completely non-political, Amy Klobuchar and Betty McCollum have been our great champions for years.'"
Dead on arrival: Video shows SeaQuest knew risks before shipping animals to Minnesota
By Eric Rasmussen, KSTP
"U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) previously called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to launch a federal investigation of SeaQuest, which operates in seven states. "
As federal COVID funding expires, districts and unions call on Congress to replenish money
By Danny Spewak, KARE 11
"In St. Paul, McCollum touted her support of the Keep our PACT Act, which would boost Title I funding for districts serving low-income families as well as special education over the course of 10 years."
University of Saint Thomas seeks to expand science hall
By Jane McClure, My Villager
"The center has received $7.5 million from the state and another $11 million in federal defense bill funding from U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum."
Minnesota 2024 voter guide: Who’s running, where they stand on the issues
By Briana Bierschbach, Ryan Faircloth, Josie Albertson-Grove, Sydney Kashiwagi, and Janet Moore, Star Tribune
"The dean of Minnesota and the Midwest’s congressional delegations, McCollum is seeking her 13th term in Congress. She serves as the lead Democrat on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Has two adult children and two grandsons."
What’s on my ballot in Washington County, Minnesota?
By MinnPost
"Betty McCollum is a member of the U.S. House representing Minnesota and has been since 2001."
What’s on my ballot in Ramsey County, Minnesota?
By MinnPost
"Betty McCollum is a member of the U.S. House representing Minnesota and has been since 2001."
Women veterans will see new Minnesota clinic
By John Croman, KARE 11
"She noted that both of Minnesota's US senators are women. And US Rep. Betty McCollum of Saint Paul, is the highest-ranking Democrat on Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which comes in handy for getting new facilities and initiatives funded."
Local DFL leaders celebrate office opening in Stillwater
By The Stillwater Gazette
"U.S. Representative Betty McCollum, State Auditor Julie Blaha, State Representative Josiah Hill, candidates for MN House Lucia Wroblewski and Jake Ross, the Harris-Walz campaign, and the DFL celebrated the opening of the Stillwater Democratic coordinated campaign office dedicated to electing Vice President Harris, Governor Tim Walz, and Minnesota Democrats up and down the ballot."
5 INVESTIGATES reporting prompts new legislation to crack down on SeaQuest
By Eric Rasmussen, KSTP
"U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) introduced the Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition (C.A.R.E.) Act on Friday. The legislation would expand the types of animals covered by the Animal Welfare Act to include cold-blooded animals and other marine life not currently protected by the law. "
Rep. Betty McCollum on Government Funding Deadline
Interview with Greta Brawner, C-SPAN
"Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, talked about the looming federal spending deadline and other political news of the day."
Washington County Sheriff’s Office receives $963K grant
By KSTP
"According to the county, the money comes from the Department of Justice through a grant program sponsored by Congresswoman Betty McCollum. The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted the grant on Tuesday."
Washington County to add airboats and evidence management system
Mary Divine, Pioneer Press
"Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., was the sponsor."
General election ballots are set with results of Aug. 13 primary
By My Villager
"U.S. Representative Betty McCollum ran unopposed in the 4th District DFL primary. She received 37,530 votes and will face Republican hopeful May Lor Xiong in the general election. Xiong received 7,777 votes, topping Gene Rechtzigel at 4,558."