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Gov. Newsom keeps his seat after a majority of California voters reject the recall

Gov. Newsom keeps his seat after a majority of California voters reject the recall

According to the AP, voters have decided not to recall California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. He will remain the leader of the country's most populous state until at least 2023.
by Scott Shafer, Nicole Nixon, Libby Denkmann, Guy Marzorati and Ruth Talbot

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House Democrats expel Rep. Thompson from DFL caucus

House Democrats expel Rep. Thompson from DFL caucus

House Democrats voted Tuesday night to expel Rep. John Thompson of St. Paul from the DFL caucus, saying his actions and refusal to take responsibility are unacceptable.
by MPR News Staff

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Ex-Minnesota GOP chair Carnahan says she may run for old job

Ex-Minnesota GOP chair Carnahan says she may run for old job

The former head of the Minnesota Republican Party who resigned under pressure tells The Associated Press that she's considering running to get her old job back — or possibly for a public office.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court speeds up review of ruling on Minneapolis ballot question

Supreme Court speeds up review of ruling on Minneapolis ballot question

The Minnesota Supreme Court has granted a petition for accelerated review of a district court's ruling that blocks the Minneapolis public safety referendum.
by Jon Collins

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DFL senators pick Franzen as new leader

DFL senators pick Franzen as new leader

Sen. Melisa López Franzen, DFL-Edina, is the new leader of the DFL caucus in the Minnesota Senate. Franzen grew up in Puerto Rico. She is a member of the Legislature’s People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) caucus.
by Tim Pugmire

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Judge puts Minnesota police force law on hold

Judge puts Minnesota police force law on hold

A Minnesota judge ruled that a new law requiring more specific justification for using deadly force raises constitutional questions. He said leaving it in place wouldn’t be fair to officers while the law’s legitimacy is decided.
by Brian Bakst

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