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‘The best state for workers’: what are Minnesota’s new labor laws?

New legislation will mandate paid leave, prohibit non-compete clauses and bar captive anti-union meetings, among other measures

The Guardian - US

23rd US state votes to legalise weed - full list of all states where marijuana is legal

Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalise marijuana for adults' recreational use after Democratic Governor Tim Walz signed the related bill on Tuesday, May 30

Daily Mirror

Minnesota governor readies to sign bill legalizing recreational cannabis

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to sign a bill Tuesday that legalizes recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21

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Child Shot by Mississippi Cop After Calling 911 About Domestic Disturbance

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Minnesota governor vetoes higher pay for Lyft, Uber drivers

Gov. Tim Walz has vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota

The Independent UK

Minnesota governor signs paid family and medical leave act to give workers up to 20 weeks off

Minnesota workers will be entitled to paid time off when they’re seriously ill or to care for newborns and loved ones starting in 2026

The Independent UK

Minnesota legislature passes jumbo outdoors bill with ‘transformational’ money

If you care about fishing, final legislation heading to the desk of Gov. Tim Walz might be considered a record catch.

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Minnesota Legislature considering 2 gun control proposals

The Minnesota House is considering a “red flag law” to allow the temporary confiscation of guns from people judged to be an immediate threat to themselves or others, as well as another proposal for expanded background checks for firearms transfers

The Independent UK

Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.

WEKU

Minnesota Gov. Walz draws sharp contrasts with red states

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is drawing stark contrasts between his state and Republican-led states

The Independent UK

Minneapolis council to discuss post-Floyd policing lawsuit

The Minneapolis City Council is set to hold a special meeting to discuss a potential settlement in a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights over the city’s policing practices after the murder of George Floyd

The Independent UK

Minnesota: Free school lunch for all

"No child should go hungry for any reason, period"

Salon

Minnesota moving to fortify state status as abortion refuge

Minnesota is moving to strengthen its status as a refuge for patients from restrictive states who travel to the state to seek abortions — and to protect providers who serve them

The Independent UK

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, March 17, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, big-picture trends, and recent news.

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The Independent UK

10 more people charged in $250M federal food program fraud

Ten more people have been charged in connection with a scheme to steal more than $250 million from a federal program designed to provide meals to low-income children in Minnesota

The Independent UK

Minnesota governor protects rights to gender affirming care

Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to seek and receive gender affirming health care

Tribune News Service

Minnesota governor signs order protecting gender-affirming health care

MINNEAPOLIS — Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order on Wednesday protecting access to gender-affirming health care for transgender Minnesotans, a direct response to recent legislative action in states such as Iowa and South Dakota to ban that care for children and their families.

Tribune News Service

Minnesota governor signs bill granting driver's licenses to unauthorized immigrants

A celebratory crowd gathered Tuesday morning to witness the culmination of a 20-year dream for unauthorized immigrants in Minnesota who have been barred from driving legally.

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The top fundraisers among Minnesota statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

Tribune News Service

Ex-Gov. Jesse Ventura returns to Minnesota Capitol as marijuana legalization advocate

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura broke the law to stop his wife's seizures.

The Independent UK

Republican uses derogatory word for Polish people in speech claiming GOP is not bigoted

Mark Johnson made the remark during a debate in the Minnesota Senate about a bill that would allow undocumented residents to obtain driver’s licenses

Tribune News Service

Driver's licenses for unauthorized immigrants in Minnesota soon to become law

MINNEAPOLIS — Unauthorized immigrants would be able to obtain driver's licenses under legislation on its way to Gov. Tim Walz, a priority of Democrats at the State Capitol who say it will make Minnesota safer.

The Independent UK

Minn. governor trusts energy law will survive ND suit threat

Democratic Gov Tim Walz has signed a bill requiring Minnesota utilities to get 100% of their electricity from carbon-free sources by 2040

Tribune News Service

Minnesota Gov. Walz signs into law strengthened abortion rights

MINNEAPOLIS — Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday adding a "fundamental right" to abortion in state law, the first proposal in an expansive agenda moving at the Capitol to solidify Minnesota's status as a safe haven for the procedure.

The Independent UK

Minnesota governor signs broad abortion rights bill into law

Gov. Tim Walz has enshrined the right to abortion and other reproductive health care into Minnesota statutes

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