The far right's growing influence and 4 other takeaways from NPR's ERIC investigationJune 7, 2023 4:00 AMBy Miles Parks Why are Republicans abandoning one of the best tools the government has to catch voter fraud? That question is the focus of a new NPR investigation. Here are five takeaways from the report.
Chris Christie declares run for White House in attempt to thwart TrumpJune 6, 2023 8:25 PMBy Lexie Schapitl The former governor of New Jersey announced his presidential ambitions at a town hall in Manchester, N.H., Tuesday.
Angry over debt deal, conservative House Republicans tank a McCarthy-backed voteJune 6, 2023 6:08 PMBy Barbara Sprunt and Claudia Grisales Members of the House Freedom Caucus bucked leadership in a procedural vote on Tuesday, which they say is a way to show their displeasure with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Play51min 53secTen things to know about Minnesota’s new marijuana lawJune 6, 2023 5:35 PMBy Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom, and Nicole JohnsonThe state senator behind Minnesota’s new marijuana law and a national drug policy researcher answer questions about what the cannabis law does and doesn’t do.
Play4min 30secExplainer: Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave programJune 6, 2023 5:11 PMBy Tom Crann and Ngoc BuiMinnesotans — regardless of where they work — will soon be covered under a new family and medical leave program that was signed into law this session.
Play6min 27secWho is Doug Burgum, the North Dakota governor running for president? June 6, 2023 12:23 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Lukas LevinOn Wednesday, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum kicks off his campaign for president during an event in Fargo, N.D
Here are the major Supreme Court decisions we're still waiting for this termJune 6, 2023 12:00 PMBy Washington Desk The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to issue opinions in 27 cases that it heard this term, and has about four weeks left to release them. Here are the major cases NPR is watching.
Play6min 27secWith new video, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota edges closer to Republican presidential raceJune 6, 2023 5:36 AMBy The Associated PressNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has taken another step toward entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. He posted a YouTube video Monday touting his rise from a small town boy to a self-made software entrepreneur and a governor who cut red tape and taxes.
Play4min 16secMinnesota’s new delivery fee riles retailersJune 6, 2023 4:00 AMBy Mark ZdechlikDelivery of goods and services in Minnesota is going to start costing more in many cases thanks to a new law to help pay for road maintenance.
Play5min 02secMinnesotaCare expands eligibility to Minnesotans with undocumented statusJune 5, 2023 4:41 PMBy Tom Crann and Ngoc BuiThousands of Minnesotans with an undocumented status will soon be able to get coverage through the state's low-income health insurance marketplace, MinnesotaCare.