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Supreme Court seems to tilt strongly toward Minneapolis woman in property rights case

Supreme Court seems to tilt strongly toward Minneapolis woman in property rights case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard its last scheduled argument of the term — a case brought by a 94-year-old grandmother in Minneapolis whose condo was seized for failure to pay property taxes.
by Nina Totenberg

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Biden says his own age doesn't register with him as he seeks second term

Biden says his own age doesn't register with him as he seeks second term

Joe Biden is 80 years old, and would be 86 by the end of a second term. While many voters see his age as cause for concern, a campaign strategist says there are upsides to his decades of experience.
by Rachel Treisman and Deepa Shivaram

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Minnesota Legislature closes in on deal on rebates, Social Security tax break

Minnesota Legislature closes in on deal on rebates, Social Security tax break

A newly released Minnesota Senate tax proposal closely aligns with a House plan on rebates and Social Security taxes. The proposal also offers child care tax credits and property tax aids for homeowners affected by rapidly rising property values.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota Legislature considering 2 gun control proposals

Minnesota Legislature considering 2 gun control proposals

The “red flag law” would allow the temporary confiscation of guns from people judged to be an immediate threat to themselves or others, as well as a proposal for expanded background checks for firearms transfers.
by The Associated Press

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Poll: Americans want abortion restrictions, but not as far as red states are going

Poll: Americans want abortion restrictions, but not as far as red states are going

Respondents say they are mostly supportive of abortion rights, though they want it restricted to three months generally. But, they are also opposed to severe restrictions many Republicans are pushing.
by Domenico Montanaro

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