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Walz proposes big increases in school, child care spending

Walz proposes big increases in school, child care spending

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed a major element of his budget plan that increases education spending and includes tax credits for families with children.
by Brian Bakst

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'Shaking things up': Minnesota’s LGBTQ lawmakers see new strength at Capitol

'Shaking things up': Minnesota’s LGBTQ lawmakers see new strength at Capitol

Nearly 50 years after Minnesota’s Allan Spear became one of the nation’s first openly gay legislators, LGBTQ lawmakers walked into the 2023 legislative session with the critical mass needed to form a caucus and flex some political muscle. They’re ready to use it.
by Sam Stroozas

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The U.S. could hit its debt ceiling within days. Here's what you need to know.

The U.S. could hit its debt ceiling within days. Here's what you need to know.

The U.S. is expected to hit its debt ceiling Thursday, forcing the Treasury to take "extraordinary measures" to pay off its bills. A political stalemate could lead to an unprecedented federal default.
by Juliana Kim and Scott Horsley

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'Cannot learn while we are leaking': Bill seeks free period products at school

'Cannot learn while we are leaking': Bill seeks free period products at school

Minnesota lawmakers are trying once again to require school districts to provide free menstrual products to students. At a recent hearing students testified about why easy access is important.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Sam Stroozas

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Federal judge rules Mille Lacs County illegally restricted tribe's policing powers on reservation

Federal judge rules Mille Lacs County illegally restricted tribe's policing powers on reservation

The ruling is the latest victory for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in its ongoing dispute with the county over the boundaries of its central Minnesota reservation, and what powers the tribe has within those boundaries.
by Kirsti Marohn

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