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North Dakota governor vetoes the housing budget — by mistake
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong accidentally vetoed $35 million for the state’s housing budget. It happened when he took up an agency budget bill approved by the legislature, intending to veto just a couple of line items.
Billboards blasting budget cuts at Voyageurs National Park greet drivers in Duluth
A liberal advocacy group put up six billboards in and around Duluth this month, warning “reduced staff, increased danger” at Voyageurs National Park. It’s part of a national campaign criticizing DOGE-initiated budget cuts to national parks. 
Minnesota lawmakers prepare for working weekend after blowing self-imposed deadline
Some working groups dribbled out details of their budget bills Thursday after meeting in private to craft them. The largest pieces of Minnesota’s more than $66 billion budget remained unfinished.
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school. It says thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. 
No more pennies: In big change, Treasury will stop minting them
In a cost-cutting move, the Treasury Department will soon stop minting new pennies. The one-cent coins will still be legal tender. There are more than 100 billion pennies in circulation but many are gathering dust in change jars and forgotten pockets.
Senate overrules parliamentarian and votes to undo California EV rule
The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.