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New group with focus on Minnesota school board candidates launches

New group with focus on Minnesota school board candidates launches

The School Board Integrity Project is part of a surge in groups across the political spectrum that are organizing to influence school board elections and promote candidates that back their views.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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The Supreme Court seems skeptical of a challenge to consumer agency

The Supreme Court seems skeptical of a challenge to consumer agency

The case before the high court Tuesday examined how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is funded. A ruling in favor of payday lenders could gut the agency.
by Nina Totenberg

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Public proposals start pouring in for Minnesota’s new flag and seal

Public proposals start pouring in for Minnesota’s new flag and seal

The search for Minnesota’s new flag and seal is on with more than 50 submitted Tuesday, just hours after a state redesign commission opened the portal for proposals. Here’s how to add your idea.
by Dana Ferguson

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McCarthy says the House will vote today on the effort to oust him as speaker

McCarthy says the House will vote today on the effort to oust him as speaker

As hard-line House Republicans move to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership, Democrats are weighing whether to help. It remains unclear how much support the effort to oust him has.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minnesota's legislative auditor to examine cannabis office director debacle

Minnesota's legislative auditor to examine cannabis office director debacle

The legislative auditor’s preliminary inquiry will examine the vetting and appointment process related to the Office of Cannabis Management. It’s short of a full-blown review.
by Brian Bakst

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The Department of Revenue finished processing the rebate checks — here's what you need to know

The Department of Revenue finished processing the rebate checks — here's what you need to know

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Monday it’s finished processing the one-time tax rebate payments. It sent just over 2 million direct deposits and paper checks — totaling nearly a billion dollars — to eligible Minnesotans over the last 45 days.
by Lisa Ryan and MPR News Staff

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