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March 6, 2024 4:30 AM

Should the government do more to help children? This bipartisan group thinks so

A bipartisan coalition of policy experts agreed on three big ways the federal government could do more to help our most vulnerable children and families.

by Cory Turner

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March 6, 2024 4:00 AM

Taking on junk fees is popular. But can it win Biden more voters?

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight his push to cap junk fees in his State of the Union address, for a second year in a row. It's a theme he plans to take on the campaign trail.

by Deepa Shivaram

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March 6, 2024 1:45 AM

Biden, Trump prevail in Minnesota while facing deep cracks in their party bases

The front-runners for the presidential nominations scored clear victories in Minnesota, mirroring other Super Tuesday outcomes. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have work to do to repair divisions in their parties.

by Clay Masters

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March 5, 2024 5:49 PM

Students gather at Capitol in support of bill banning flavored tobacco products

A bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products has been referred to the House Finance Committee. Young people across Minnesota are some of the bill’s fiercest advocates.

by Ellie Roth

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March 5, 2024 3:40 PM

Republicans rally in an effort to put new Minnesota flag to a vote

Republican lawmakers said they would carry a bill putting the new flag and seal designs to a public vote.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 5, 2024 2:03 PM

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection, avoiding 3-way race

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has announced that she won’t run for a second term. Sinema's decision Tuesday comes after her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection.

by The Associated Press

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March 5, 2024 11:20 AM

Minnesota bill would bar schools, local governments from removing pride flags

The bill’s author said that in response to a school district removing a rainbow flag, the state should take action to protect teachers or officials who choose to fly it.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 5, 2024 11:01 AM

Air Force employee accused of allegedly sharing classified info on a dating website

David Franklin Slater, a retired U.S. Army officer, was accused of leaking top classified national defense information related to the Russia-Ukraine war on a foreign dating website.

by Diba Mohtasham

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March 5, 2024 10:45 AM

Biden and Trump are sweeping Super Tuesday races and moving closer to a November rematch

President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are sweeping the coast-to-coast contests on Super Tuesday. They have all but cemented a November rematch and increased pressure on the former president’s last major rival, Nikki Haley, to leave the Republican race.

by The Associated Press

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March 5, 2024 5:03 AM

Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net

The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.

by Jennifer Ludden

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