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January 22, 2019 8:30 AM

Opponents rally on anniversary of legal abortion

Abortion opponents rallied Tuesday at the Minnesota Capitol to mark the anniversary of the 1973 Roe versus Wade court decision that legalized abortion but their ability to enact legislation took a hit in last year's election.

by Brian Bakst

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January 22, 2019 12:35 AM

Daily Digest: Primary, pot and shutdown pain

Some Minnesota political stories in the news as you start your Tuesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 21, 2019 12:42 AM

Daily Digest: King Day roundup

A quick look at some Minnesota political stories you may have missed over the weekend.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 18, 2019 7:42 AM

Pending report will detail MNLARS woes, place blame

Minnesota lawmakers will soon receive a detailed report on what went wrong with the state's vehicle licensing system known as MNLARS.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 17, 2019 9:47 AM

Legislative Auditor issued rare subpoena to state agency

Minnesota Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles says he recently issued a rare subpoena to a state agency that was not responding to his request for information.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 17, 2019 7:05 AM

Minnesota lawmakers fast track election security funding

Legislators are making up for lost time after every other state in the nation secured federal funding last year.

by Briana Bierschbach

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January 17, 2019 12:38 AM

Daily Digest: Marijuana legislation in no hurry

A Thursday roundup of Minnesota political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 16, 2019 9:13 AM

Lawyer chosen to screen possible Walz judicial picks

Medtronic attorney Lola Velazquez-Aguili will lead the Commission on Judicial Selection under Gov. Tim Walz. It's deemed the hiring committee for potential judges.

by Brian Bakst

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January 16, 2019 6:47 AM

Senate Republicans propose eliminating ‘middlemen’ in health care

The Republican proposals include a tweak in state law that would allow patients to go directly to a primary care physician without an insurance company involved.

by Briana Bierschbach

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January 16, 2019 12:37 AM

Daily Digest: State leaders say they’ll avert shutdown pain

A quick look at some political stories making news in Minnesota.

by Mike Mulcahy

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