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Politics and Government News

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will endorse Ron DeSantis for president, AP sources say

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will endorse Ron DeSantis for president, AP sources say

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president. The endorsement would give DeSantis' campaign a boost as he struggles to show progress against Donald Trump in the Republican primary. 
by The Associated Press

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Six things to know about the political debate around daylight saving time

Six things to know about the political debate around daylight saving time

Nineteen states have passed legislation to make daylight saving time permanent. But those laws won’t take effect until Congress makes it legal. And the medical community sees one major problem.
by Emily Olson

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House approves aid package for Israel, but not for Ukraine

House approves aid package for Israel, but not for Ukraine

The first substantial legislative effort in Congress to support Israel in the war falls far short of President Biden's request for nearly $106 billion that would also back Ukraine as it fights Russia.
by The Associated Press

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Rollout of all-terrain trackchairs broadens access to state parks

Rollout of all-terrain trackchairs broadens access to state parks

If you use a wheelchair it can be a challenge to get out into the woods. But that is changing. The Minnesota DNR introduced five all-terrain trackchairs in some state parks last summer. Now 13 state parks offer the caterpillar-tracked chairs, allowing guests to range much further.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota appeals court says Mille Lacs judge overstepped in blocking felon voting rights

Minnesota appeals court says Mille Lacs judge overstepped in blocking felon voting rights

The order comes two weeks after a Mille Lacs County judge handed down several sentences barring at least six people from voting as a term of their probation, seemingly in violation of state voting law.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota justices weigh Trump's future on 2024 ballot

Minnesota justices weigh Trump's future on 2024 ballot

Minnesota Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that states have the authority to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Some suggested Congress is best positioned to decide.
by Dana Ferguson

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What do city councils do and why should I vote in the elections for mine?

What do city councils do and why should I vote in the elections for mine?

This month, 19 cities across Minnesota are hosting elections for their mayors or city council members. Here’s a quick explainer of what they do and why that matters.
by Nicole Ki

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