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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican but later was sent to prison in a hush-money case, has died. The Kendall County, Illinois, coroner said Monday that Hastert died of natural causes on Saturday while he was receiving hospice care.
by The Associated Press

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Iowa’s governor signs bill increasing tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant

Iowa’s governor signs bill increasing tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant

Iowa’s governor has signed a bill to expand the ceiling on the state's tax incentives. Officials say the change is needed to secure a $15 billion steel plant project for the state because the company wouldn't accept what's currently in law.
by The Associated Press

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A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line

A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line

Outside groups aligned with the two major parties have pledged heavy spending in a battle for control of closely divided legislatures in at least a half-dozen states. But that's just the tip of the spear in their political jousting.
by The Associated Press

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City of St. Paul releases full report from outside investigation of Mayor Kaohly Her

City of St. Paul releases full report from outside investigation of Mayor Kaohly Her

A St. Paul report released Thursday found Mayor Kaohly Her engaged in “offensive and inappropriate behavior” and created an “uncomfortable work environment” but did not substantiate sexual harassment or retaliation claims.
by MPR News Staff

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