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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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U.S. looks to boost cooperation with tribes on land management

U.S. looks to boost cooperation with tribes on land management

National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said Tuesday he and other officials are committed to boosting the role Native American tribes can play in managing public lands around the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Congress passes bill to shore up the Postal Service without cutting back on delivery

Congress passes bill to shore up the Postal Service without cutting back on delivery

Congress mustered rare bipartisan support for the Postal Service package, dropping some of the more controversial proposals to settle on core ways to save the service and ensure its future operations.
by The Associated Press

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