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Unemployment extension for laid-off mine workers gets tangled up at Capitol

Unemployment extension for laid-off mine workers gets tangled up at Capitol

Two proposals include unemployment insurance benefit extensions. The Republican-sponsored one would tie the unemployment benefits to environmental regulation changes. A more-compact version has advanced, however.
by Clay Masters

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Fired or frustrated federal workers may have eager employers waiting for them in Minnesota

Fired or frustrated federal workers may have eager employers waiting for them in Minnesota

For federal workers, the past few months have been filled with uncertainty as the Trump administration pushes ahead with efforts to reduce the size of government agencies. But whether they are forced or choose to leave, those workers may find employers eager to hire them.
by Mark Zdechlik

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5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections, including bad news for Elon Musk

5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections, including bad news for Elon Musk

Democrats can take yesterday’s elections as one of the first bits of good news they’ve had in months. But there are lots of issues that are still center-right, including immigration.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Auditor reports that Minnesota muni liquor store profits up, in part due to THC offerings

Auditor reports that Minnesota muni liquor store profits up, in part due to THC offerings

Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha issued her annual report on municipal-run liquor store sales. It was the first include sales of hemp-derived THC beverages and gummies, and operators suggested those items contributed to store profits in 2023.
by Dana Ferguson

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Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Adams was scheduled to go on trial in April until new leadership at the Justice Department under the Trump administration ordered prosecutors in New York in February to drop the case, sparking a public outcry and resignations of prosecutors.
by Ryan Lucas and Carrie Johnson

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Who is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court winner has fought for union and abortion rights

Who is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court winner has fought for union and abortion rights

Wisconsin Supreme Court winner Susan Crawford has served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge since 2018. Crawford won election that year and again in 2022 to the seat. The county is home to Wisconsin’s liberal capital, Madison. 
by The Associated Press

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