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Biden prioritizes U.S. voting rights law as restrictions mount

Biden prioritizes U.S. voting rights law as restrictions mount

President Joe Biden used the 100th anniversary of Tulsa's race massacre to make a plea for sweeping legislation in Congress to protect the right to vote as Republican-led governments in Texas and other states pass new restrictions making it tougher to cast ballots.
by The Associated Press

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Where are they now? Flynn, other Trump alums keep MAGA hopes alive

Where are they now? Flynn, other Trump alums keep MAGA hopes alive

What Trump alums are doing now can be divided in two groups — those promoting Trump and the MAGA movement, and those who are going more traditional routes. It underscores the GOP divide Trump created.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Groups: Walz's clean air plan hurts Minnesota border towns

Groups: Walz's clean air plan hurts Minnesota border towns

The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, along with about a dozen other border community groups, co-signed a May 25 letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlining their concerns over his proposed “Clean Cars” policy.
by The Associated Press

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Frances Lee: There's more bipartisanship in Congress than we know

Frances Lee: There's more bipartisanship in Congress than we know

Political scientist Frances Lee of Princeton University talks about the importance of bipartisanship.

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Fences comes down at Minnesota Capitol; layoff notes go out

Fences comes down at Minnesota Capitol; layoff notes go out

The fence that has surrounded the Minnesota Capitol since the unrest over the death of George Floyd is coming down, although officials have yet to set a date for reopening the statehouse to the public. Crews removed the fence from the front Tuesday and expect to haul away most of the rest soon.
by The Associated Press

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MN government begins planning for potential shutdown

MN government begins planning for potential shutdown

Layoff notices were mailed to state employees to inform them most will be furloughed if no new budget is approved by June 30.
by Brian Bakst

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