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The historic 2023 Minnesota legislative session is over

State lawmakers wrapped up a couple of hours before the midnight adjournment after passing a $72 billion budget and a $2.6 billion public infrastructure bill. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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DFLers optimistic on final day of legislative session

Democrats at the state Capitol say they are on the verge of passing all their major priorities of the Legislative session. They include abortion rights, gun violence prevention, climate change and protecting democracy. This is an MPR News evening update for May 22, 2023. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Today is the last day of the Minnesota legislative session

Over the weekend, lawmakers passed a transportation funding package that includes an increase in the state's gas tax. That hasn't happened in years. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Family of a man killed by Minneapolis police in 2019 reach $700,000 settlement with city

Attorneys representing the family of a man killed by Minneapolis police in December of 2019 say they've reached a $700,000 lawsuit settlement with the city.  This is an evening MPR News update for Friday, May 19, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz to sign public safety bill; Minnesota House passes legal marijuana

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is set to sign a public safety bill that also includes a couple of gun control measures. And a marijuana legalization bill awaits a final Minnesota Senate vote after the House gave approval to adult-use cannabis. This is a morning update from MPR news, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Historic paid leave measure is poised to recast worker benefits in Minnesota

Historic paid leave measure is poised to recast worker benefits in Minnesota and DFL says they’re prepared to tack on a delivery tax and added gas tax to end-of-session transportation deal. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Modest refunds, EV rebates and climate change funding are part of big state tax deal

Modest refunds, EV rebates and climate change funding are part of big state tax deal and officials lay out terms of settlement with e-cigarette maker Juul after trial verdict was averted. This is a morning update from MPR news, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Arson hits St. Paul mosque, the latest in a series of fires, although motive is still unclear

Arson hits St. Paul mosque, the latest in a series of fires, although motive is still unclear. Also, DFL is mulling some high profile tax increases, including a home delivery surcharge, despite huge budget surplus. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Paid sick and safe time sent to Walz for signature

A paid sick and safe time benefit for Minnesota workers is included in a larger jobs bill passed by the Senate and the House Tuesday. Around 900,000 workers would be covered by the proposal. This is an MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Lawmakers make marijuana compromise, final legalization vote expected this week

Lawmakers make marijuana compromise, final legalization vote expected this week, and a big boost in funding is headed for Minnesota schools. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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