A bill eliminating Minnesota’s tax on social security benefits has passed its first committee hearing. The bill would provide financial relief to Minnesota retirees. The bill is authored by House Republican Aaron Repinski of Winona, who argued seniors have worked their entire lives and should not be taxed on social security. It passed the Tax Committee along party lines and has moved on to the Ways and Means Committee.
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DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills after a feud with Florida Republicans
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a package of sweeping immigration bills
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At McMahon's confirmation hearing, it was the Education Department on trial
In her confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon handled tough questions from Democrats, and affirmed President Trump’s plans to shrink, and potentially eliminate, the department.
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Meet Olan, Palm Beach Zoo's bold new Malayan tiger that treads the habitat's trails
Palm Beach Zoo has unveiled its newest Malayan tiger as part of the zoo's expansion of its tiger conservatory
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Minneapolis orders audit of police response in death of Allison Lussier
The Minneapolis City Council is requesting an audit of the police response to the death of Allison Lussier, an Indigenous woman found dead in her apartment a year ago. She had recently reported domestic violence; her family says police didn’t d...
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