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3 days ago · Strong bipartisan support in U.S. Senate advances bill expanding immigration detention BY: Ariana Figueroa - January 9, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans …
Feds serve search warrants in autism fraud investigation
Dec 12, 2024 · The FBI served search warrants Thursday at two autism treatment providers, as part of a wide-ranging Medicaid fraud investigation first reported by the Reformer in June. The …
Another Democratic legislative candidate may not meet the …
6 days ago · Minnesota Democrats are already embroiled in an ugly battle for control of the state House after a judge ruled one of their newly elected members was ineligible to hold office for …
Cannabis agency unlawfully denied applications for social equity ...
Nov 22, 2024 · The nascent Office of Cannabis Management unlawfully denied two women from participating in the lottery for social equity licenses to operate cannabis businesses in …
Minnesota's budget outlook: Smaller surplus, deficits down the …
Dec 4, 2024 · With a multi-billion dollar deficit looming in a few years, the divided state Legislature must decide next session whether to address the imbalance immediately, or delay potential …
St. Paul is heading toward a fiscal cliff — we’re sounding the alarm
Dec 4, 2024 · Hardest hit by high tax rates are those least able to afford them: renters, low-income and fixed-income property owners.
City of Minneapolis approves police reform consent decree with …
6 days ago · The U.S. Department of Justice and the city of Minneapolis released the details of an agreement mandating reforms of the Minneapolis Police Department on Monday afternoon.. …
U of M athletic department dismissed whistleblower following ...
Dec 10, 2024 · For years, the University of Minnesota Athletic Department allowed coaches to interfere with athletes’ medical treatment, and retaliated against medical and training staff who …
Xcel Energy says data center growth won’t get in the way of 2040 …
Dec 3, 2024 · A top executive with Minnesota’s largest utility says data center growth will not prevent it from meeting the state’s 100% clean electricity law, but it may extend the life of …
‘Neonics,’ pesticides with harmful environmental effects, are …
Dec 3, 2024 · A common pesticide coating on corn and soybean seeds has leached into Minnesota waterways, threatening pollinators and aquatic ecosystems, according to a report …