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Paid family leave today, ‘last chance’ at bonding bill in Senate this week
With two weeks left, the Minnesota Legislature still has to resolve big questions around new taxes and fees, proposals to start up new programs and fund billions of dollars in local projects.
Yellen: 'No good options' if Congress fails to act on debt
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says there are “no good options” for the United States to avoid an economic “calamity” if Congress fails to raise the nation’s $31 trillion-plus borrowing limit in the coming weeks.
Black voters backing Biden, but not with 2020 enthusiasm
Black voters in South Carolina rescued Joe Biden’s bid for the presidency during the 2020 Democratic primary, and he rewarded them by moving the state to the head of the party’s nominating calendars in 2024.
'It's a really big deal': Secretary Simon on the voting bill, registration and upcoming elections
Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill supporters are calling the “Democracy for the People Act” into law Friday. DFL lawmakers say it will “protect and strengthen the freedom to vote.” All Things Considered host Tom Crann spoke with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about what the law does.
Mayo Clinic pressures lawmakers over health budget bill
Mayo Clinic officials sent emails to Minnesota lawmakers urging them to remove provisions of a large health bill and said they would pull planned investments from the state if they chose to pass them.
Politics Friday: Senate leaders reflect on remaining work before the adjournment deadline
MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks to the top leaders in the Minnesota Senate: Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, and Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks.