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Voting rights restored to 50,000 under new Minnesota law

Voting rights restored to 50,000 under new Minnesota law

Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Friday that allows convicted felons in Minnesota to vote once they are out of prison, regardless of whether they are still on probation.
by Dana Ferguson

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U.S. to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds

U.S. to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland says her agency will work to restore more large bison herds to Native American lands. Haaland is expected to issue an order Friday for government workers to tap into Indigenous knowledge in their efforts to conserve bison. 
by The Associated Press

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President Biden will allow Congress to overturn new D.C. crime law

President Biden will allow Congress to overturn new D.C. crime law

President Biden met privately with Senate Democrats on Thursday and indicated he would not use his veto pen to block congressional action to block a new Washington, D.C., crime law from taking effect.
by Susan Davis, Ximena Bustillo and Claudia Grisales

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As Tennessee, others target drag shows, many wonder: Why?

As Tennessee, others target drag shows, many wonder: Why?

Across the country, conservative activists and politicians complain that drag contributes to the “sexualization” or “grooming” of children. Several states are considering restrictions, but none has acted as fast as Tennessee to ensure children are not exposed to drag.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota catalytic converter theft bill rumbles toward approval

Minnesota catalytic converter theft bill rumbles toward approval

The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill that imposes new criminal penalties and tracking methods around catalytic converter theft. A House vote could send it to Gov. Tim Walz.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota could legalize physician-assisted suicide

Minnesota could legalize physician-assisted suicide

The proposal would allow adults with less than six months to live to get a prescription from their doctor to help them end their life.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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What is gender-affirming health care? 'Trans refuge' bill would help kids get it

What is gender-affirming health care? 'Trans refuge' bill would help kids get it

Minnesota’s Legislature is considering a bill that would make the state a safe haven for transgender youth seeking gender-affirming health care here. But what exactly is the bill seeking to protect?
by Nicole Ki and Sam Stroozas

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Session fundraising lockdown doesn’t close off all avenues

Session fundraising lockdown doesn’t close off all avenues

State lawmakers and their caucuses can’t raise money from certain sources while the Legislature is in session. But lawmakers can — and do — help their parties rake in contributions.
by Brian Bakst

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