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Supreme Court will consider overturning a strict Hawaii law regulating where people can carry guns

Supreme Court will consider overturning a strict Hawaii law regulating where people can carry guns

The Supreme Court says it will consider overturning a Hawaii law that imposes strict regulations on where people can carry guns. The Trump administration had urged the justices to take the case, arguing the law violates the court’s 2022 ruling that found people have a right to carry firearms in public under the Second Amendment. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris

Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris

The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6 billion intended for clean energy projects across 16 states. Each of those are states where both senators voted against the Republican bill to keep the federal government open. The cuts likely will affect battery plants, hydrogen technology projects and more.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown

Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown extended into a second day on Thursday, state leaders outlined some of the potential impacts on Minnesota — including thousands of federal employees at risk of being furloughed and funding for nutrition programs and clean energy projects in limbo.
by Dana Ferguson

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Government shutdown begins, ‘too early to tell’ the full impact on Indian Country

Government shutdown begins, ‘too early to tell’ the full impact on Indian Country

The United States government has entered a shutdown, meaning many federal agencies have had funding cut off and are furloughing workers. For Indian Country, this is a violation of dozens of different treaty obligations with no clear end in sight. 

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Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council which supporters say would curb gentrification is facing a veto, as Mayor Jacob Frey says it could instead stall real estate deals and lower commercial property values.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Jumbo bills barreling toward review by Minnesota Supreme Court after gun ruling appeal

Jumbo bills barreling toward review by Minnesota Supreme Court after gun ruling appeal

State lawyers are appealing a district court judge’s ruling that a massive 2024 bill passed late in the legislative session was unconstitutional since it covered several topics. A review from a higher court could set the record straight on whether the megabills can be used moving forward.
by Dana Ferguson

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