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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Snag in bill may muck up health insurance approvals
There's no money for a team of health insurance rate reviewers in the final jobs and energy bill. That means the state may not be able to fulfill its legal obligation to approve insurance plans before they are sold.
Iron Range highway victim of end of session rush
Lawmakers didn't OK the promised $150 million to reroute Highway 53 near Virginia, Minn. Officials warn costs will rise if the money isn't approved during the upcoming special session.