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Proposed trims to Minnesota’s disability waiver program concern people reliant on services

Proposed trims to Minnesota’s disability waiver program concern people reliant on services

In his new budget, Gov. Tim Walz recommends restraining growth in the state’s disability waiver program — one of the best funded of its kind in the country. That has sparked worry despite Walz assurances that access and quality won’t suffer.
by Peter Cox

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Trump signs Laken Riley Act, plans to send illegal immigrants to Guantanamo

Trump signs Laken Riley Act, plans to send illegal immigrants to Guantanamo

President Donald Trump says he's directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living without legal permission in the United States. The U.S. military base has been used to house detainees from the U.S. war on terrorism.
by The Associated Press

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Out to Lunch: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan sees reflection, even on the hard moments, as a gift

Out to Lunch: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan sees reflection, even on the hard moments, as a gift

In a new series, Minnesota Now is sitting down for a meal with people from news and culture to get to know them better. First, we go to Owamni with DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday

A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday

The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency. Eight candidates are seeking to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison, including one Minnesota candidate, Ken Martin, who is the Chairman of the state's DFL Party.
by The Associated Press

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Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion

President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
by The Associated Press

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