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Wed Jul 7, 2021, 12:34 PM Jul 2021

I still don't understand how the Repulsives can fire state commissioners [View all]

Aren't state commissioners same as cabinet members at the Federal level?

Doesn't the governor seek the approval of the nominees? Walz has been a governor now for three years so hasn't he appointed commissioners since then?

From the strib

MPCA's Laura Bishop resigns ahead of expected Senate rejection

Six appointees up for consideration as Republican-led Senate approves two other Walz commissioners Tuesday.

https://www.startribune.com/mpca-s-laura-bishop-resigns-ahead-of-expected-senate-rejection/600075494/



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