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Ousted Black lawmaker could soon return to Tennessee House

Ousted Black lawmaker could soon return to Tennessee House

One of the two Black Democrats who were thrown out of the Tennessee House last week appeared likely to get his seat back Monday, just days after the GOP exacted retribution against the lawmakers who protested for more gun control.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul this week. Catch up on where top issues stand

Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul this week. Catch up on where top issues stand

MPR News asked what you want Minnesota lawmakers to accomplish this legislative session and you answered. Here’s a look at what's passed and what's in the works.
by Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Nicole Johnson

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Pentagon, Justice Department investigate as secret military documents appear online

Pentagon, Justice Department investigate as secret military documents appear online

Dozens of classified U.S. documents detailing the war in Ukraine have appeared on multiple social media sites. There's no word on who might be responsible for leaking or stealing the material.
by Greg Myre and Jenna McLaughlin

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After Tennessee House Republicans expelled 2 Democrats, will other states follow?

After Tennessee House Republicans expelled 2 Democrats, will other states follow?

It's a rare occurrence, but the expulsion of two Black lawmakers from Tennessee's Republican-led House highlights a new level of "democratic dysfunction," a constitutional law expert tells NPR.
by Bill Chappell

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Politics Friday: 3 months in, Minnesota’s Attorney General and Secretary of State are busy in their new terms

Politics Friday: 3 months in, Minnesota’s Attorney General and Secretary of State are busy in their new terms

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks to Attorney General Keith Ellison and Secretary of State Steve Simon about the work they’ve done, and their remaining priorities, now that they’ve been reelected.
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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