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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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House advances $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid along with government funding

House advances $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid along with government funding

The House has approved a $1.5 trillion government spending package and a $13.6 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine. The Senate is expected to vote on the funding in the coming days.
by Kelsey Snell

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Samuels to challenge Omar in DFL primary

Samuels to challenge Omar in DFL primary

Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels launched a primary challenge Tuesday against DFL U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Why it's hard to know how accurate the 2020 census was

Why it's hard to know how accurate the 2020 census was

COVID-19 and interference by former President Donald Trump's administration have made it harder to pinpoint the accuracy of the numbers used to redistribute political representation and federal money.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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