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May 19, 2023 5:33 AM

Democrats, worried about a Biden-McCarthy deal, push a backup plan to avoid default

Progressive Democratic lawmakers raised the alarm over comments Biden made earlier this week suggesting he's entertaining possible changes to federal safety net programs.

by Deirdre Walsh and Barbara Sprunt

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May 19, 2023 5:25 AM

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the 37-year-old entrepreneur and GOP presidential hopeful?

He spoke to The NPR Politics Podcast about his political identity as a nationalist and expanding Donald Trump's "America First" message to a new audience.

by Susan Davis and Asma Khalid

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May 18, 2023 11:00 PM

Capitol roundup: House passes legal marijuana, DFL tax plan draws flack

DFL leaders on Thursday also said that they would likely need the remaining four days of legislative session to wrap up a state budget, contrary to prior talk about finishing early.

by Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst

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May 18, 2023 10:46 PM

Recreational marijuana bill on edge of becoming Minnesota law

The Minnesota House passed the final version of a marijuana legalization bill that would permit possession starting in August. Retail shops won’t open for at least a year.

by Brian Bakst

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May 18, 2023 3:15 PM

Nurses' staffing issue to move as separate bill at Minnesota Capitol

Legislative negotiators at the Minnesota Capitol have agreed to consider a nurse staffing bill separately from a larger health care funding bill as time runs short in the legislative session.

by Michelle Wiley and Dana Ferguson

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May 18, 2023 3:05 PM

Supreme Court sides against Andy Warhol Foundation in copyright infringement case

In its 7-2 ruling Thursday, the Supreme Court said the late artist infringed on a photographer's copyright when he created a series of works based on an image of the pop star Prince.

by Chloe Veltman

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May 18, 2023 7:05 AM

5 things to know about the tax deal, rebate checks from the MN Capitol

Rebates, a break on Social Security income, child credits, and tax hikes for some corporations—what you need to know about the DFL plan for Minnesota taxes.

by Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst

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May 18, 2023 6:00 AM

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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May 18, 2023 5:30 AM

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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May 18, 2023 5:30 AM

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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Politics and Election News

Democrats, worried about a Biden-McCarthy deal, push a backup plan to avoid default

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the 37-year-old entrepreneur and GOP presidential hopeful?

Capitol roundup: House passes legal marijuana, DFL tax plan draws flack

Recreational marijuana bill on edge of becoming Minnesota law

Nurses' staffing issue to move as separate bill at Minnesota Capitol

Supreme Court sides against Andy Warhol Foundation in copyright infringement case

5 things to know about the tax deal, rebate checks from the MN Capitol

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

Minnesota is getting $60.5 million in e-cigarette settlement

State lawmakers agree to 'historic' environment and climate bill

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