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'Beautiful': Minnesota Becomes 4th State to Provide Free School Meals to All Kids
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Gov. Tim Walz draws contrast between Minnesota and conservative GOP-led states: The DFL governor said he wants to offer Minnesota as the alternative to ...
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'I’m a DFL in Kent - and leaving London is the best thing I ever did': Rosie Percy swapped south London for the Kent coast two years ago and has no regrets about ...
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Minnesota governor says his state is national model for transgender rights: With the 2022 election, Democrats in Minnesota took control of both chambers of the ...
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Gov. Tim Walz, legislative leaders reach $17.9 billion spending agreement: The DFL trifecta announced budget targets far earlier than previous years under ...
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs free school meals bill into law: Minnesota is the third state in the nation to require schools to serve free lunch and breakfast to ...
startribune.com/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-signs-free-school-meals-bill-into-law/600259831/


Michigan Democrats Move on Right-to-Work, Gay Rights and Guns: Despite Republican objections, the Michigan House of Representatives voted to repeal a ...
nytimes.com/2023/03/09/us/michigan-democrats-right-to-work-lgbtq-guns.html


Kids Embrace Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz After He Signs Free School Meals Into Law: Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed the bill into law Friday to cheers and hugs from some of ...
huffpost.com/entry/minnesota-tim-walz-free-school-lunch_n_6415eb61e4b01ea5cd8e7071


Derek Chauvin prosecutor among two new appointees to Hennepin County bench: Federal prosecutor Sarah Hudleston also was chosen by Gov. Tim Walz for a judgeship ...
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Minnesota governor signs executive order protecting rights to gender affirming care
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Minnesota governor protects rights to gender affirming care: ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday protecting the rights of ...
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs bill to prevent catalytic converter thefts: New law comes in response to skyrocketing number of catalytic converter thefts in ...
startribune.com/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-signs-bill-to-prevent-catalytic-converter-thefts/600259788/


Gov. Tim Walz wants to end child poverty in Minnesota. What would that take?: The administration is proposing a new state agency and a suite of tax changes to ...
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz boosts money for local government in revised budget plan: The governor's revised budget would spend an additional $1 billion during the ...
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Nuclear Plant, Minnesota Officials Hid 400,000-Gallon Leak of Radioactive Water for Months
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Could Minnesota's proposed rebate checks fuel even higher inflation?: Some economists have raised the question after a number of states already passed tax ...
startribune.com/could-minnesotas-proposed-rebate-checks-fuel-even-higher-inflation/600260201/

Minnesota extends drivers' licenses to undocumented immigrants: The new law changes a rule that's been in place since 2003.
axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/03/07/minnesota-drivers-license-undocumented-immigrants


Farmers, gas stations sue Gov. Tim Walz over Minnesota Clean Cars rule: Cutting demand for gasoline and liquid fuels will hurt Minnesota businesses ...
startribune.com/farmers-gas-stations-sue-gov-tim-walz-over-minnesota-clean-cars-rule/600259160/


Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz Is the Anti-DeSantis: He stands up against bullies. That would be a valuable skill in 2022.
thedailybeast.com/minnesotas-gov-tim-walz-is-the-anti-desantis/


Efforts to reform Met Council gaining ground, thanks to Metro Transit troubles: Ideas range from staggered terms to electing members.
startribune.com/efforts-to-make-met-council-more-accountable-gaining-ground-thanks-to-metro-transit-troubles/600260011/


Republican lawmakers try to break through in DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature
startribune.com/republican-lawmakers-try-to-break-through-in-dfl-controlled-minnesota-legislature/600259993/


Fate of gun control, legal marijuana and Social Security tax repeal uncertain in Minnesota Senate
startribune.com/fate-of-gun-control-legal-marijuana-and-social-security-tax-repeal-uncertain-in-minnesota-senate/600258647/


Three GOP newcomers to Minnesota Senate create headaches for DFL majority: Several Republicans who joined the Senate after serving in the House are dragging out ...
startribune.com/three-gop-newcomers-to-minnesota-senate-create-headaches-for-dfl-majority/600257407/


Lt. Gov. Flanagan to assume state's top job Monday while Walz has procedure: Gov. Tim Walz will briefly transfer power Monday to Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan while ...
startribune.com/lt-gov-flanagan-to-assume-states-top-job-monday-while-walz-has-procedure/600256410/


Minnesota May Chart Its Own Path Dealing With Anti-Abortion Counseling Centers: While other states move to defund anti-abortion counseling centers ...
propublica.org/article/minnesota-new-approach-crisis-pregnancy-centers


Voting rights restored to more than 55,000 Minnesotans under new felon voting rights law
startribune.com/voting-rights-restored-to-50000-minnesotans-under-new-felon-voting-rights-law/600256008/


Minnesota GOP legislators propose tax plan that includes rebate checks they once criticized
startribune.com/minnesota-gop-legislators-propose-tax-plan-that-includes-rebate-checks-they-once-criticized/600255148/


Minnesota governor signs bill expanding voting rights for ex-felons: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed a bill that will restore the voting rights of ...
cnn.com/2023/03/03/politics/tim-walz-minnesota-voting-rights/


Minnesota Senate votes to allow unauthorized immigrants to obtain a driver's license
startribune.com/minnesota-senate-votes-to-allow-unauthorized-immigrants-to-obtain-a-drivers-license/600253491/


Minnesota program trained hundreds of CNAs. But more are needed: After two rounds of state-funded training for nursing assistants, the program may be extended.
startribune.com/more-nursing-assistants-needed-even-after-minnesota-training-push/600256283/


Walz touts southeast Minnesota's economic vitality in Rochester visit: The governor pushes investing in Angel Tax Credits, family and paid medical leave ...
startribune.com/walz-touts-tax-credits-business-incentives-in-rochester/600255474/


Ramstad: Lawmakers should fund drivers ed for all Minnesota teens: That would give more of them a chance to start working at a younger age, and it would relieve ...
startribune.com/ramstad-lawmakers-should-fund-drivers-ed-for-all-minnesota-teens/600254364/


Stuart Varney: Antisemitism is at the heart of Ilhan Omar's ouster from high-profile committee
foxbusiness.com/politics/varney-antisemtism-heart-ilhan-omars-ouster-high-profile-committee-racism


Gov. Walz signs bill unlocking $315M in federal infrastructure money for Minnesota roads
startribune.com/gov-walz-signs-bill-unlocking-315m-in-federal-infrastructure-money-for-minnesota-roads/600250905/


'We're Feeding the Kids': Minnesota House Passes Universal School Meals Bill
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Minnesota, With New Democratic Control, Enacts State Abortion Rights: State legislature was first to pass legislation establishing the right to an abortion since ...
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Real Estate Investors Sold Somali Families on a Fast Track to Homeownership in Minnesota. The Buyers Risk Losing Everything.
propublica.org/article/how-contracts-for-deed-put-families-at-financial-risk


Minnesota Democrat lawmakers push ban on gas-powered lawn mowers, chainsaws to curb 'climate pollution'
foxbusiness.com/politics/minnesota-democrat-lawmakers-push-ban-gas-powered-lawn-mowers-chainsaws-curb-climate-pollution


Gov. Walz signs historic bills making Juneteenth a state holiday and banning hair discrimination
startribune.com/walz-signs-historic-bills-juneteenth-state-holiday-minnesota-hair-discrimination-black-history/600248992/


Community leaders press Minnesota lawmakers to address racial disparities: Legislators contemplate how to sustain momentum to close racial gaps.
startribune.com/community-leaders-press-minnesota-lawmakers-to-address-racial-disparities/600250378/


Minneapolis wants state to erase its U.S. Bank Stadium debt early, too: Gov. Walz has proposed zeroing out about $60 million, but that leaves $333 million from ...
startribune.com/minneapolis-wants-state-to-erase-its-u-s-bank-stadium-debt-early-too/600250917/


Minnesota Senate narrowly backs right to abortion in state law: Gov. Tim Walz has vowed to sign the measure, which DFLers moved quickly upon taking full control ...
startribune.com/minnesota-senate-narrowly-backs-right-to-abortion-in-state-law/600247344/


Walz tucks tax, fee increases among checks and credits in his proposed budget: Governor seeks a Twin Cities metro sales tax increase and new capital gains ...
startribune.com/walz-tucks-tax-fee-increases-among-checks-and-credits-in-his-proposed-budget/600246486/


Walz proposes early U.S. Bank Stadium payoff, $15.7 million for a secure perimeter
startribune.com/walz-proposes-early-u-s-bank-stadium-payoff-15-7-million-for-a-secure-perimeter/600246822/


Minnesota Democrats dramatically outspent GOP in midterm: DFL Gov. Tim Walz spent nearly twice as much as GOP's Scott Jensen in 2022, new finance reports show.
startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-dramatically-outspent-gop-in-midterm/600248385/


Gov. Tim Walz proposes checks for 2.5 million Minnesota households: The DFL governor rolled out a $65 billion budget Tuesday, including checks and some Social ...
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-proposes-checks-for-2-5-million-minnesota-households/600246095/


Gov. Tim Walz calls for $300M for local public safety efforts: The governor debuted his safety, health and housing plans Monday.
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-calls-for-300m-for-local-public-safety-efforts/600245752/


Seeking to 'fully fund' education, Gov. Tim Walz and DFL lawmakers propose billions in new spending
startribune.com/seeking-to-fully-fund-education-gov-tim-walz-and-dfl-lawmakers-propose-billions-in-new-spending/600245585/


Minnesota needs more teachers of color; lawmakers, governor propose millions in spending to do it
startribune.com/minnesota-needs-more-teachers-of-color-lawmakers-governor-propose-millions-in-spending-to-do-it/600247159/


Minnesota Democrats seek to prevent catalytic converter thefts, 'excessive' drug price hikes
startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-seek-to-prevent-catalytic-converter-thefts-excessive-drug-price-hikes/600249805/


Minnesota leaders propose new spending to bolster workforce: Walz pitched his economic development plans for the next budget Thursday.
startribune.com/minnesota-leaders-propose-new-spending-to-bolster-workforce/600244903/


Gov. Tim Walz, DNR propose to tap Minnesota surplus for $118 million to fix hatcheries, water accesses
startribune.com/tim-walz-sarah-strommen-dnr-state-surplus-118-million-hatcheries-water-access-mark-holsten/600245403/


Minnesota just passed a 100% clean energy bill – here's what's in it: The Minnesota State Senate just passed a 100% clean energy bill ...
electrek.co/2023/02/04/minnesota-just-passed-a-100-clean-energy-bill-heres-whats-in-it/


Gov. Tim Walz proposes boost in education spending, tax credits for Minnesota families
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-proposes-boost-in-education-spending-tax-credits-for-minnesota-families/600244141/


Women legislators lead push to shape future of abortion access in Minnesota: DFL lawmakers are moving a sweeping agenda after years of inaction on the issue.
startribune.com/women-legislators-lead-push-to-shape-future-of-abortion-access-in-minnesota/600246413/


Walz showcases first Minnesota-made demo electric fire truck: Governor says his public safety budget will have flexibility for municipalities to buy the vehicles ...
startribune.com/walz-showcases-first-minnesota-made-demo-electric-fire-truck/600241994/


Ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary, Sen. Amy Klobuchar helps push through electoral count changes
startribune.com/ahead-of-jan-6-anniversary-klobuchar-helps-push-through-electoral-count-changes/600241066/


What Minnesota's new tax law means for student borrowers, restaurants and other businesses
startribune.com/what-minnesotas-new-tax-law-means-for-student-borrowers-restaurants-and-other-businesses/600243028/


No neighboring states tax Social Security. Minnesota Democrats face pressure to eliminate it here
startribune.com/no-neighboring-states-tax-social-security-minnesota-democrats-face-pressure-to-eliminate-it-here/600245414/


New gun restrictions are coming in states where Democrats reign: Democratic lawmakers — some bolstered by new control of the governor’s office and both ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/22/new-gun-restrictions-are-coming-in-states-where-democrats-reign/69826793007/


Rent assistance vouchers for 220,000 Minnesota households proposed at Capitol: The $1.7 billion voucher program is one of many housing proposals brewing this ...
startribune.com/rent-assistance-vouchers-for-220k-minnesota-households-proposed-at-capitol/600242695/


What you need to know about abortion bills moving at the Minnesota Capitol: Democrats in control of state government are proposing to codify the right to ...
startribune.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-abortion-bills-moving-at-the-minnesota-capitol/600246970/


Democrats propose stripping abortion restrictions from Minnesota lawbooks: The proposal is part of a quick-moving agenda from the party in the wake of Roe's ...
startribune.com/democrats-propose-stripping-abortion-restrictions-from-minnesota-lawbooks/600243535/


Minnesota Democrats announce plan to expand voting access: DFLers are pushing for automatic voter registration, restoring felon voting rights and more.
startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-mark-jan-6-anniversary-with-expansive-agenda-to-expand-voting-access/600241385/


All Minnesota workers could take paid leave under DFL plan: Minnesota could be the 12th state to pass a paid leave program. It would be funded by employers and ...
startribune.com/all-minnesota-workers-could-take-paid-leave-under-dfl-plan/600241795/


Minnesota Democrats move quickly to codify abortion access in state law: Proposal passed its first House committee Thursday.
startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-move-quickly-to-codify-abortion-access-in-state-law/600241069/


Eight takeaways from Minnesota Democrats' marijuana legalization bill: The hefty bill covers a lot of ground but faces multiple hurdles and potential revisions ...
startribune.com/eight-takeaways-from-minnesota-democrats-marijuana-legalization-bill/600242310/


As Ramadan Begins, Ilhan Omar Introduces House Resolution to Condemn Islamophobia
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Calls Mount for US to Provide Free School Meals to All Children: "Hiving off a tiny part of the public school bundle and charging a means-tested fee for it ...
commondreams.org/news/universal-free-school-meals-congress


Omar Unveils Bill to Block US Security Aid to Human Rights Abusers: "I will never apologize for speaking out on behalf of children hiding under their bed ...
commondreams.org/news/ilhan-omar-human-rights-abusers


He’s Worked for Ilhan Omar for Years. Then the Right Found Out He Is Jewish.: Jeremy Slevin wants people to see the real Omar.
slate.com/human-interest/2023/03/ilhan-omar-jeremy-slevin-jewish-adviser-attacks.html


Ilhan Omar Warns 'The Next Iraq Will Be Even Worse': "Have we fully learned the lessons from this failed war of aggression, or are we doomed to ...
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Jeremy Corbyn, Ilhan Omar join hundreds calling for an end of war in Yemen: Activists assembled for online rally marking eight years since hostilities began and ...
middleeasteye.net/news/jeremy-corbyn-ilhan-omar-join-hundreds-calling-end-war-yemen


GOP state senator says he's never met a hungry person in Minnesota : State senators passed a bill ensuring free lunch for all students in Minnesota.
abcnews.go.com/US/gop-state-senator-met-hungry-person-minnesota/story


New York Republicans go to all-out war against Santos: And the embattled fabulist is going to the mattresses himself as his colleagues try to push him out: “They ...
politico.com/news/2023/03/07/new-york-republicans-santos-00085729


Senate and House Lawmakers, on Average, Are Still Among the Oldest Ever: Congressional data also show big gains for minorities and women in Congress over past 20 ...
wsj.com/articles/senate-and-house-lawmakers-on-average-are-still-among-the-oldest-ever-f3691353


Minnesotans, Vikings fans mourn Bud Grant: To those who knew him and those who didn't, Bud Grant was a quintessential Minnesotan.
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Jacob Frey and his wife are speaking out about death threats: From trips to the grocery store to reflecting on whether they should try for a second child ...
startribune.com/jacob-frey-and-wife-sarah-clarke-death-threats-minneapolis-mayor/600258091/

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