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The 2020 census had big undercounts of Black people, Latinos and Native Americans

The 2020 census had big undercounts of Black people, Latinos and Native Americans

The Census Bureau has released its first report on the accuracy of the latest national head count that's used to distribute political representation and federal funding for the next decade.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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MN House passes drought relief bill for farmers

MN House passes drought relief bill for farmers

The Minnesota House has passed legislation to provide financial relief to farmers who were hurt by last year’s drought.
by Tim Pugmire

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Lawmakers poised to miss deadline to block business tax hikes

Lawmakers poised to miss deadline to block business tax hikes

A plan to plug a hole in the state’s unemployment fund is stalled and now appears unlikely to pass by a fast-approaching deadline of Tuesday. That could mean higher taxes on virtually all employers if the Legislature doesn’t find a workaround. 
by Brian Bakst

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War in Ukraine complicates war on climate change

War in Ukraine complicates war on climate change

Global leaders are calling for increased oil production outside of Russia at a time when scientists say the time to act on climate change is now.
by Paul Huttner

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1 in 5 local election officials say they're likely to quit before 2024

1 in 5 local election officials say they're likely to quit before 2024

A new national survey raises alarms from election administrators facing constant threats. Stress and attacks by political leaders on the voting system are top forces pushing them out of their jobs.
by Miles Parks

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GOP pushes to end taxes on Social Security, but many don’t pay them

GOP pushes to end taxes on Social Security, but many don’t pay them

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate are making a push to eliminate the state’s tax on Social Security benefits. Supporters say the move would be a big help to senior citizens. But in Minnesota, only a portion of Social Security income is taxable.
by Tim Pugmire

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