Press Releases
New report shows 200,000 veterans have lost benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives should vote immediately to extend unemployment benefits to 200,000 veterans, Minnesota’s Eighth District Congressman Rick Nolan said today in a letter to Speaker of the House John Boehner.
DULUTH, MN—On the heels of the EPA’s announcement of a $250,000 green infrastructure grant to improve water quality in the City of Duluth, Minnesota’s Eighth District Congressman Rick Nolan released the following statement:
Washington, D.C.—Green jobs, environmental protection, and investment in new technologies, research, and clean energy will top Minnesota’s Eighth District Congressman Rick Nolan’s agenda as the newest member of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC).
Congressman May Offer Legislative Remedy if Secretary Lacks Power to Allow Logging Trucks to Avoid Superior Street and Use Highway I-35
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – At a White House meeting this week, Department of Transportation (DoT) Secretary Anthony Foxx agreed to a request by U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan (D-MN) to determine whether he (Foxx) has the authority to temporarily exempt large logging trucks from weight restrictions that presently push the large vehicles onto Duluth’s main downtown thoroughfare, Superior Street.
Washington, D.C.—The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) is pleased to welcome Congressman Rick Nolan (MN-08) to its membership.
In response to letter sent last month, the Administration announced today that it is extending the State Emergency Declaration hours-of-service exemption, giving propane suppliers the ability to safely transport propane from areas with a larger supply to regions affected by the shortage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a push from U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representatives Collin Peterson, Betty McCollum, Tim Walz, and Rick Nolan, and Governor Mark Dayton, the Administration today announced it is taking action to make it easier to transport additional propane to Minnesota and other areas affected by the ongoing propane shortage.
Obama Administration Announces $15.8 Million in Additional Low Income Residential Heating Assistance for Minnesota
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Eighth District residents and communities experiencing emergency situations obtaining or paying for propane fuel should contact Congressman Rick Nolan’s office immediately for help, Nolan said today.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the passage of the Farm Bill Conference Report by the House of Representatives (251-166) today, U.S. Rep Rick Nolan released the following statement:
“The Farm Bill passed by the House today represents the kind of bipartisan, common-sense results we can achieve when we put aside partisanship and focus on those issues we can agree on.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of the President’s State of the Union address this evening, Minnesota’s Eighth District Congressman Rick Nolan released the following statement:
“It’s clear from the speech that the President is determined to restore the promise of the American dream – get things done for the American people – and make 2014 a year of action and accomplishment.