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Minnesota lawmakers seek to sharply limit no-knock warrants

Minnesota lawmakers seek to sharply limit no-knock warrants

Legislation that would significantly restrict the use of no-knock warrants by law enforcement is in the final stage of discussion. The father of Amir Locke implored lawmakers to act.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota lawmakers approve $1 billion for housing

Minnesota lawmakers approve $1 billion for housing

A bill headed to Gov. Tim Walz for his signature creates a new rental voucher system, helps first-time homebuyers and builds housing for workers. It includes a quarter percent increase in the sales tax in the metro area.
by Dana Ferguson

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Simulation suggests 2020 census missed many noncitizens

Simulation suggests 2020 census missed many noncitizens

A number of noncitizens appear to have been missed in the 2020 census. That’s according to results from a U.S. Census Bureau simulation that utilized records from government agencies instead of the survey-like responses used in the official once-a-decade tally of every U.S. resident.

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Fox isn't in the apology business. That could cost it a ton of money

Fox isn't in the apology business. That could cost it a ton of money

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch will address investors Tuesday. He isn't likely to apologize for the events that led to a $787-million settlement over the broadcasting of election-related falsehoods.
by David Folkenflik

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Minnesota Senate passes paid family and medical leave program

Minnesota Senate passes paid family and medical leave program

The plan would set up a payroll tax for workers and employers, and employees could then get partial pay replacement if they got sick or had to care for a loved one.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Judge: Wisconsin fake electors complaint must be reheard

Judge: Wisconsin fake electors complaint must be reheard

A Wisconsin judge says he will order that the state elections commission reconsider a complaint filed against fake Republican electors who attempted in 2020 to cast the state's electoral ballots for former President Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Paid family leave today, ‘last chance’ at bonding bill in Senate this week

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.
by Dana Ferguson

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