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Mixed opinions on how to allocate Biden aid money

Mixed opinions on how to allocate Biden aid money

President Joe Biden and other Democrats want the federal government to send most Americans another $1,400 to help them weather the pandemic. But some economists, and even some people set to get the cash, say a better approach would be to target those most in need.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Will economic uptick make Minnesota’s deficit vanish?

Will economic uptick make Minnesota’s deficit vanish?

Lawmakers will get a fresh economic forecast this week that determines the scope of their work ahead to craft a new state budget. Signs point to improvement over the last forecast, which predicted a deficit. 
by Brian Bakst

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After days of power outages, some Texas residents now face huge electricity bills

After days of power outages, some Texas residents now face huge electricity bills

Texas allows companies to sell electricity through variable-rate plans. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Merrick Garland heads for confirmation hearing, 5 years after he was denied a vote

Merrick Garland heads for confirmation hearing, 5 years after he was denied a vote

The former Supreme Court nominee will face the Senate this week as President Biden's pick to lead the Justice Department. If confirmed, he'll inherit a department reeling from political scandals.
by Carrie Johnson

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Smith seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm

Smith seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions, following severe winter storms that caused widespread power outages in the southern U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Biden declares major disaster in Texas as federal aid flows

Biden declares major disaster in Texas as federal aid flows

President Joe Biden is seeing his disaster management skills tested after winter storms plunged Texas, Oklahoma and neighboring states into an unusual deep freeze that left millions shivering in homes that lost heat and power — and in many cases, water.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota homeowners, solar groups back solar panel bill

Minnesota homeowners, solar groups back solar panel bill

A group of homeowners and solar advocates are asking Minnesota lawmakers this session to support a bill allowing homeowners associations to regulate but not ban the installation of photovoltaic and solar thermal panels on single-family homes. The bill continues to progress through the House but as yet has no Senate companion bill.
by The Associated Press

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