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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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House Democrats say they will work to limit no-knock warrants

House Democrats say they will work to limit no-knock warrants

In the wake of the police killing of Amir Locke, Democrats in the Minnesota House say they will propose legislation sharply limiting the use of no-knock warrants by law enforcement officers.
by Tim Pugmire

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Biden: Child credit money is available via tax returns

Biden: Child credit money is available via tax returns

The Biden administration wants families with children to know that there is roughly $193 billion waiting for them — all they need to do is file their taxes to claim it.
by The Associated Press

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Diplomatic shuttle: Macron in Kyiv after Putin talks

Diplomatic shuttle: Macron in Kyiv after Putin talks

Diplomatic efforts to defuse the tensions around Ukraine continued on Tuesday with French President Emmanuel Macron arriving in Kyiv the day after hours of talks with the Russian leader in Moscow yielded no apparent breakthroughs.
by The Associated Press

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Senate GOP reveals plan to resolve unemployment fund deficit

Senate GOP reveals plan to resolve unemployment fund deficit

Minnesota Senate Republicans released a $2.73 billion proposal to repay the state’s debt to the federal government for unemployment benefits during the pandemic and prevent a looming tax hike on businesses. 
by The Associated Press

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