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Judge orders another long prison term in Gov. Whitmer plot

Judge orders another long prison term in Gov. Whitmer plot

A Delaware trucker described as an architect of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison. The sentence announced Wednesday is the longest yet given to anyone convicted in the plot.
by The Associated Press

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Democrats see ‘mandate’ to rewrite election laws

Democrats see ‘mandate’ to rewrite election laws

After running and winning on a message of protecting democracy, DFL lawmakers are set to move ahead on a set of proposals to restore voting rights to those who’ve been convicted of a felony and served out their prison sentence, expand access to mail voting and automatically register young Minnesotans to vote.
by Dana Ferguson

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Supreme Court allows border restrictions for asylum-seekers to continue for now

Supreme Court allows border restrictions for asylum-seekers to continue for now

The justices agreed to decide in its February argument session whether 19 states that oppose the Title 42 policy should be allowed to intervene in defense of the restrictions in the lower courts.
by Joel Rose

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What Minnesota's most diverse Legislature means for policy

What Minnesota's most diverse Legislature means for policy

Minnesota convenes its most diverse Legislature to-date in January, with some of its newest members saying they plan to use their history-making elections to pass policies to protect the minority communities they represent.
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State lawsuits defend abortion access with religious freedom

State lawsuits defend abortion access with religious freedom

The Dobbs v. Jackson ruling left abortion rights up to the states. As a result, lower courts in at least five states, including Indiana, have issued rulings in abortion-related religious freedom lawsuits.
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Supreme Court keeps immigration limits in place indefinitely

The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on immigration in place indefinitely, dashing hopes of immigration advocates who had been anticipating their end this week
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Capitol will be abuzz in new session even as remote options remain

Capitol will be abuzz in new session even as remote options remain

When the legislative session starts Jan. 3, more people are expected to be around the Capitol. While some remote options will remain for lawmakers and their constituents, key legislators anticipate much more in-person activity.
by Brian Bakst

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Tornado ravaged towns rebuild and struggle

Tornado ravaged towns rebuild and struggle

Two small Minnesota towns were hit hard by tornadoes earlier this year. As the year ends, each is still recovering and rebuilding, and community leaders see success and struggle.
by Dan Gunderson

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