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DFLers say they’ll bypass GOP on public works bill

DFLers say they’ll bypass GOP on public works bill

With a little more than a week left in the legislative session, DFLers said they need to move the bill after negotiations with Republicans failed to get their votes.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota advances deepfakes bill to criminalize people sharing altered sexual, political content

Minnesota advances deepfakes bill to criminalize people sharing altered sexual, political content

In a nearly unanimous vote, Minnesota Senate lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that would criminalize people who non-consensually share deepfake sexual images of others, and people who share deepfakes to hurt a political candidate or influence an election.
by The Associated Press

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N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges

N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges

Federal prosecutors say Santos schemed to defraud campaign donors of their cash when he allegedly used the money to pay for personal expenses, including luxury clothes.
by Brian Mann

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Red flag, expanded gun background checks added to larger public safety bill

Red flag, expanded gun background checks added to larger public safety bill

DFL lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday added two new gun laws to a public safety budget bill, but said they’re still not sure the measures can pass in the closely divided Senate. 
by Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst

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Higher education budget bill with tuition break headed to Walz

Higher education budget bill with tuition break headed to Walz

The Senate and House have both passed final versions of a higher education funding bill that includes no tuition and fees for students whose families earn less than $80,000 per year. 
by Brian Bakst

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