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Democratic governors say they are standing behind Biden amid questions about his shaky debate

Democratic governors say they are standing behind Biden amid questions about his shaky debate

A group of Democratic governors, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, say they are standing behind President Joe Biden amid increasing calls from some in their party for him to leave the presidential race.
by The Associated Press

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‘I’m not leaving,’ Biden says in a fundraising email

‘I’m not leaving,’ Biden says in a fundraising email

President Joe Biden has been under pressure from some of his fellow Democrats to withdraw from the race after he badly stumbled in last week’s presidential debate.
by Claudia Grisales, Tamara Keith, Deepa Shivaram and Deirdre Walsh

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In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids

The Supreme Court will hear a case on gender-affirming care in the next term after a flurry of legislation. Lower courts have come to conflicting conclusions when these bans were challenged.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Hilary Fung

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Can you fix it? Yes, you can. Minnesota’s Right to Repair bill is now in effect.

Can you fix it? Yes, you can. Minnesota’s Right to Repair bill is now in effect.

The new law requires manufacturers of consumer electronics and other goods to provide replacement parts, tools and instructions so items can be repaired in order to reduce waste and costs.

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Biden’s candidacy remains a discussion point for Walz, other Democratic governors

Biden’s candidacy remains a discussion point for Walz, other Democratic governors

Gov. Tim Walz led a call with other Democratic governors in which the status of President Joe Biden was among the discussion topics. Biden plans to meet with them Wednesday in an attempt to solidify support after last week’s shaky debate performance.
by Clay Masters and The Associated Press

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How will Minneapolis respond to homelessness after SCOTUS says sleeping outside can be a crime?

How will Minneapolis respond to homelessness after SCOTUS says sleeping outside can be a crime?

In Minnesota’s largest city, public camping is illegal — but it doesn’t come with criminal consequences. Enrique Velázquez, Minneapolis director of regulatory services who oversees the city’s response to homeless encampments, says that is not likely to change.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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The U.S. will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The U.S. will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The funds are targeted for release through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will pay for continued development of a vaccine that uses the same mRNA technology that allowed rapid development and rollout of vaccines to protect against COVID-19.
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