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Ahead of legislative session, Walz pitches $982 million in public construction projects

Ahead of legislative session, Walz pitches $982 million in public construction projects

The rollout sets the table for months of debate at the Capitol over a capital investment bill. Lawmakers said high inflation and tight budget forecasts led them to propose a slimmer proposal.
by Dana Ferguson

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A brutally cold night in Iowa made for a low-turnout caucus. What's next for a shrinking Republican field?

A brutally cold night in Iowa made for a low-turnout caucus. What's next for a shrinking Republican field?

The presidential nomination race is shifting ahead to New Hampshire after former President Donald Trump’s convincing win in Iowa Monday night. Minnesota voters will soon have their turn but there could be very few candidates still standing by the time Minnesota ballots get counted.
by Cathy Wurzer and Clay Masters

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Minnesota equal rights amendment revamped to include protections for abortion, gender care

Minnesota equal rights amendment revamped to include protections for abortion, gender care

For years, supporters of the equal rights amendment have sought to include new protections in the Minnesota Constitution. With a new tweak, DFL leaders say this could be the year it moves to the ballot.
by Dana Ferguson

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What would a second Trump presidency look like for health care?

What would a second Trump presidency look like for health care?

The former president is reviving campaign promises to undo Obamacare, an idea that fizzled during his first time in office. Based on his record, here's what else he might do in health policy.
by Julie Rovner

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Vivek Ramaswamy suspends campaign and endorses Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy suspends campaign and endorses Trump

Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who garnered heavy criticism from his fellow Republican opponents, announced he is dropping out of the presidential race.
by Jeongyoon Han

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is discharged from hospital

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is discharged from hospital

Austin's hospitalization became controversial after it emerged that no one — including the president — knew that he had undergone surgery for prostate cancer or that he had suffered complications.
by NPR Washington Desk

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FAQ: How AP calls races

FAQ: How AP calls races

AP’s race callers and Decision Team are driven entirely by the facts. Only when AP is fully confident a race has been won — defined most simply as the moment a trailing candidate no longer has a path to victory — will AP make a call.
by The Associated Press

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