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South Dakota Supreme Court rules against pot legalization

Gov. Kristi Noem instigated the legal fight to strike down the amendment passed by voters in November. Though the Republican governor opposed marijuana legalization as a social ill, her administration's arguments in court centered on technical violations to the state constitution.
by The Associated Press

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Miller, Hortman closer to deal on MN legislature special session

Miller, Hortman closer to deal on MN legislature special session

Minnesota legislative leaders have been going around and around on whether there will be a special session this year to address hero pay for frontline workers, drought relief and nursing home stability measures.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alex Cheng and Ariana Rosas

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Stalemate over special session appears to be easing

Stalemate over special session appears to be easing

Legislative leaders plan to resume negotiations over a special session agenda that would include pandemic worker bonuses, drought aid and nursing home assistance. Republicans signaled they’re willing to wait on commissioner confirmation votes.
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs

The move is an effort to bring down rising gas prices. Gasoline prices nationwide are averaging about $3.40 a gallon, more than double their price a year ago, according to the American Automobile Association.
by The Associated Press

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Alex Jones, Roger Stone subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 committee

Alex Jones, Roger Stone subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 committee

A committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to five more individuals, including former President Donald Trump’s ally Roger Stone and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
by The Associated Press

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Former gun industry insider explains why he left to fight for the other side

Former gun industry insider explains why he left to fight for the other side

“Gunfight” author Ryan Busse was once a rising star in the gun industry. But he became disillusioned after Columbine when, he says, the NRA began to use "fear and conspiracy and hatred" to boost sales.
by Dave Davies

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Walz pledges National Guard help for nursing homes

Walz pledges National Guard help for nursing homes

Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he will deploy teams from the National Guard and pledged $50 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to help nursing homes in Minnesota deal with short staffing and other needs related to COVID-19.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

The emergency oil reserve isn't intended to be tapped as a way to manage prices — it's supposed to manage major supply disruptions, which the market is not currently experiencing. But it is one of the few tools a president has to push oil prices down.
by Camila Domonoske

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Protests erupt over COVID rules and lockdowns in Europe

Protests erupt over COVID rules and lockdowns in Europe

Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, marched through Vienna on Saturday after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain skyrocketing coronavirus infections. Demonstrations also took place in several other countries.
by The Associated Press

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