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Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund gov't, aid Ukraine

Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund gov't, aid Ukraine

The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. The bill passed by a vote of 68 to 29 and now goes to the House for action later in the day.
by The Associated Press

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$500 million for a state building? How did we get here?

$500 million for a state building? How did we get here?

The House Rules Committee approved a plan this week to spend nearly $500 million to renovate and expand the State Office Building. Some lawmakers and members of the public raised questions about the plan and why it was approved so swiftly. Here’s a look at how it happened.
by Dana Ferguson

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Walz fills out top agency posts ahead of second term

Walz fills out top agency posts ahead of second term

A mix of insiders and those new to government roles have been named to openings in Gov. Tim Walz’s cabinet ahead of his second term.
by Brian Bakst

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Lawmakers approve near-$500 million office building expansion

Lawmakers approve near-$500 million office building expansion

The Minnesota House Rules Committee on Wednesday approved a $498 million proposal to renovate and expand the office building that houses lawmakers’ offices. Security and facilities experts had urged the project for more than a decade, but some Republicans questioned the project’s price tag.
by Dana Ferguson

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Florida's effort to charge 20 people with voter fraud has hit some roadblocks

Florida's effort to charge 20 people with voter fraud has hit some roadblocks

Months after the controversial arrests, one case ended with a plea deal and at least three have been dismissed. And attorneys say Florida's cases face a tough road — even if they make it to trial.
by Ashley Lopez

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Harris says Congress needs to lead on immigration after Title 42 restrictions end

Harris says Congress needs to lead on immigration after Title 42 restrictions end

Vice President Kamala Harris told NPR that the administration plans to bolster agents at the southern U.S. border after pandemic migration restrictions end, but said Congress must lead on broader reforms.
by Deepa Shivaram

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5 takeaways from the final Jan. 6 committee hearing

5 takeaways from the final Jan. 6 committee hearing

The Jan. 6 Committee held its final hearing, outlining its recommendations to refer former President Donald Trump for criminal charges to the Department of Justice.
by Domenico Montanaro

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