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January 31, 2019 7:55 AM

AG Ellison’s latest hires include litigator, ex-lawmaker

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has hired Minneapolis lawyer Liz Kramer as the state’s solicitor general and former state Rep. Carly Melin as government affairs director.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 31, 2019 12:43 AM

Daily Digest: Walz promises LGA boost

A Thursday roundup of Minnesota political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 30, 2019 7:43 AM

MN lawmaker: Get the kids outside — just not today

A Minnesota lawmaker wants to fund programs that would encourage more children who live in cities around the state to enjoy the outdoors. Jamie Becker-Finn says the state needs to "build future conservationists."

by MPR News Staff

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January 30, 2019 7:38 AM

House panel advances automatic voter registration bill

A Minnesota House panel advanced a bill to establish what supporters call an automatic voter registration process.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 30, 2019 12:37 AM

Daily Digest: Tracking a disturbing disparity

Some political stories you may have missed from around the region.

by Bill Wareham

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January 29, 2019 11:35 AM

Shutdown loan bill makes step forward

Bill would give state backing to interest-free private loans if federal workers have to go without more paychecks.

by Brian Bakst

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January 29, 2019 10:00 AM

Bill would create group to track violence against Native American women

Under bills moving in both the House and Senate, a statewide task force would dig into the underlying factors and systemic causes that explain why higher levels of violence occur against Native American women.

by Briana Bierschbach

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January 29, 2019 12:41 AM

Daily Digest: Balancing life and legislating

A roundup of political news from around Minnesota.

by Bill Wareham

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January 28, 2019 7:27 AM

MN marijuana bills introduced, face uncertain future

Bills to legalize recreational marijuana and regulate its use in Minnesota were introduced in the House and Senate, but it's unclear if they will be heard this session.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 28, 2019 12:42 AM

Daily Digest: Fewer school referendums in Minnesota’s future?

Check out some of the weekend's top politics stories.

by Bill Wareham

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