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Jill Biden touts efforts to bring better internet to Alaska Native villages

Jill Biden touts efforts to bring better internet to Alaska Native villages

Jill Biden late Wednesday made the first visit by a first lady to the southwest Alaska community of Bethel to tout broadband investments in Alaska Native villages and other tribal organizations through the $1 trillion 2021 infrastructure bill.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota is getting $60.5 million in e-cigarette settlement

Minnesota is getting $60.5 million in e-cigarette settlement

Minnesota is getting $60.5 million in its e-cigarette settlement from Juul and Altria. Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison unveiled details of the settlement Wednesday.
by Mark Zdechlik

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State lawmakers agree to 'historic' environment and climate bill

State lawmakers agree to 'historic' environment and climate bill

Backers say this is a historic environment, energy and climate budget bill that will make transformative investments to help Minnesota combat climate change and move more aggressively toward a carbon-free economy.
by Dan Kraker

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Capitol roundup: Paid family leave advances, tax deal struck

Capitol roundup: Paid family leave advances, tax deal struck

The Legislature churned toward its adjournment deadline by putting a paid family and medical leave plan within reach of reality while grasping for a deal to pay for transportation.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Gov. Tim Walz on the work wrapping up around the Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz on the work wrapping up around the Capitol

The Minnesota Legislature is getting closer to adjournment with final votes on some big bills left to be taken before next week. Gov. Tim Walz joins Cathy Wurzer to talk about what to expect for the final stretch of the session and beyond.
by Cathy Wurzer

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