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3 Democrat-led states, including Illinois, have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status
The programs cost way more than officials had projected at a time when the states are facing multibillion-dollar deficits now and in the future.
St. Paul Fire Chief Butch Inks reappointed for another six years
St. Paul Fire Chief Barton “Butch” Inks will serve in that job for another six year term, Mayor Melvin Carter announced ...
Minnesota assassination spurs wave of state bills to protect elected officials
The push to shield lawmakers’ personal information from prying eyes is drawing concerns about public transparency.
After Minnesota shootings, Congress grapples with who should get extra security
U.S. House members are able to pay for security using funding from what’s known as the Members’ Representational Allowance ...
Minneapolis police officer who shot Amir Locke now leads department's use-of-force training
Activists say the appointment of Mark Hanneman as a police trainer is a betrayal of public trust and proof the city hasn’t ...
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What will the $3M for public safety/outreach near the Minnesota State Capitol entail?
The $4 million in total funding for the new “Capitol Area Public Safety and Vitality Initiative” — which includes $1 million ...
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Amid calls for increased Capitol security, advisory committee has no public meetings scheduled; records show years of missed meetings
A committee member's spokesperson confirms that it was the only meeting this year, even though it "shall meet at least quarterly," according to Minnesota law.
What will the $3M for public safety/outreach near state Capitol entail?
The $4 million in total funding for the new “Capitol Area Public Safety and Vitality Initiative” — which includes $1 million ...
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2 Minnesota lawmakers want quicker notifications of political violence
That lawmaker told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS she wanted to remain anonymous because she is on a hit list from Vance Boelter, who’s ...