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Minnesota Senate panel wants audit of Southwest light rail project

Minnesota Senate panel wants audit of Southwest light rail project

A Minnesota Senate committee advanced legislation Thursday to require the legislative auditor to take a close look at the troubled Southwest Corridor line.
by Tim Pugmire

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Family of Amir Locke calls for ban on no-knock warrants

A partial ban on no-knock warrants is not enough to prevent police from killing innocent people, Amir Locke’s parents said Thursday. But leaders in the Minnesota Legislature say there need to be some cases where such warrants are allowed.
by Brian Bakst

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Frey, experts promise warrant changes in 'weeks, not months'

Frey, experts promise warrant changes in 'weeks, not months'

Minneapolis’ civil rights officials say they will lead an examination of the Police Department’s no-knock warrant policy.
by Nina Moini

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Pandemic bonuses, unemployment fix collide at MN Capitol

Pandemic bonuses, unemployment fix collide at MN Capitol

The DFL-led House is moving quickly on a $1 billion plan to financially reward front-line workers during the pandemic. The GOP-led Senate wants to first deal with a massive hole in the unemployment fund and deal with the pandemic checks later.
by Brian Bakst

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Explainer: How to get up to $3,600 per child in tax credit

Explainer: How to get up to $3,600 per child in tax credit

Millions of Americans who've never filed a tax return will need to do so this year to claim what's coming to them under the enhanced child tax credit. Previously, only people who earned enough money to owe income taxes could qualify for the full credit
by The Associated Press

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'Don't Say Gay' bill would limit discussion of sexuality and gender in Florida schools

'Don't Say Gay' bill would limit discussion of sexuality and gender in Florida schools

Supporters say the measure empowers parents to have a say in what their children learn. Critics argue it will harm LGBTQ kids. President Joe Biden slammed the bill, which has Gov. Ron DeSantis' support.
by Joe Hernandez

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