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COVID relief, security for upcoming trials: Walz budget items require quick action

COVID relief, security for upcoming trials: Walz budget items require quick action

It will be months before Minnesota lawmakers approve a new state budget. But some items proposed by Gov. Tim Walz this week are time sensitive — from COVID-19 relief to security for the upcoming trials in the killing of George Floyd.
by Brian Bakst

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Voter ID bill clears Senate committee amid squabbling

Voter ID bill clears Senate committee amid squabbling

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate advanced a voter ID bill Wednesday following a sometimes contentious committee hearing.
by Tim Pugmire

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Census data for congressional seats still months away

Census data for congressional seats still months away

The numbers used for divvying up U.S. congressional seats among the states won’t be ready until the end of April, a Census Bureau official said Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence

U.S. terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence

The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election.
by The Associated Press

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Biden's push against housing discrimination must go beyond HUD, researcher says

Biden's push against housing discrimination must go beyond HUD, researcher says

Andre Perry of Brookings says discrimination against communities of color also involves lenders, zoning laws and other issues that the Department of Housing and Urban Development is less involved in.
by Rachel Martin and Avie Schneider

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Biden to 'pause' oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters

Biden to 'pause' oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters

The move is one of his more controversial campaign promises, and industry groups say they will sue. But it won't have much immediate impact on driving down climate-warming emissions.
by Nathan Rott and Scott Detrow

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Biden to reopen 'Obamacare' markets for COVID-19 relief

Biden to reopen 'Obamacare' markets for COVID-19 relief

Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Joe Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Biden orders Justice Dept. to end use of private prisons

Biden orders Justice Dept. to end use of private prisons

President Joe Biden has ordered the Department of Justice to end its reliance on private prisons and acknowledge the central role the government has played implementing discriminatory housing policies. 
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