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Key economic report will guide Minnesota lawmakers through session’s end

Key economic report will guide Minnesota lawmakers through session’s end

Lawmakers were advised before this session to tread carefully or risk putting the state budget into the red. An updated economic forecast will indicate whether those concerns remain or have eased.
by Clay Masters

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Putin remains defiant as ever 2 years into Russia's war in Ukraine

Putin remains defiant as ever 2 years into Russia's war in Ukraine

The Russian leader had a busy week, one that saw him exude confidence about Russia's military and economic resilience as Ukraine has increasingly struggled on the battlefield.
by Charles Maynes

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N.Y.'s crusading attorney general wins again with NRA verdict, Trump judgment

N.Y.'s crusading attorney general wins again with NRA verdict, Trump judgment

New York Attorney General Letitia James has built a reputation targeting powerful national figures. Critics say her lawsuits are politically motivated, but she keeps winning in court.
by Brian Mann

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Former Gov. Carlson: DFL spending is ‘inviting catastrophe’

Former Gov. Carlson: DFL spending is ‘inviting catastrophe’

Ahead of Wednesday’s state budget forecast, former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson is urging the Walz administration to reign in spending and focus on long-term fiscal planning.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary

Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary

A New Orleans magician said Friday that a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities have said may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.
by The Associated Press

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Proposed ‘Kids Code’ bill aims to prevent predatory data collection

Proposed ‘Kids Code’ bill aims to prevent predatory data collection

A bill that aims to make the internet safer for kids got a hearing Wednesday in the legislature. The Minnesota Kids Code (HF 2257/SF 2810) was up for discussion last year and is now getting a second pass after being amended.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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