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President lyndon b. Johnson signed the Voting Rights act into law. Removing legal barriers for black voters, johnson not only made a quality at the ballot box of reality for everyone but he also ensured this nations laws matched its revered ideals. And yeah, its over the ensuing indicates protections under the act have been chipped away. Most notably after the 2013 Supreme Court decision in shelby v. Holder which made it easier for states to pass restrictive voting laws. Still, the outcome of ou...

The Lower Sioux Community, the Southwest Regional Development Commission, and utility cooperatives like Great River Energy are all on the list of groups receivi

That kids can focus on learning an author, ballets is going to save families $150 a year in the process. will increase funding more than 20% since weve been in office for the last five years. highs in suburban and michigans history. or providing pathways to opportunity. everyone can along with that and based on these budgets on a bipartisan basis, even some of the elected republicans understand its better for the district better for their constituents. >> what lessons should national democrats l...

The Minnesota Legislature approved more than 40 climate initiatives in energy, environment, agriculture, health, transportation, and construction. Laws passed during the 2023 legislative session support initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and prepare Minnesota communities for the impacts of climate change for decades to come. Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan joined state leaders

The Minnesota Legislature just ended what will surely be one of the most consequential sessions ever for energy and climate.

More than 40 climate initiatives that Gov. Tim Walz proposed were signed into law during the 2023 Minnesota legislative session.

MnSEIA said clean energy received an unprecedented level of interest, support and forward momentum this legislative session.

Minnesota has been reducing carbon emissions much faster than other Midwestern states and the rest of the country.

The current Minnesota legislative session has seen a lot of big policy moves, and Social Security tax relief could be next. A compromise plan is taking shape as advocates urge lawmakers to not hold back. There have been growing calls from groups like AARP, and legislators from both parties, to eliminate taxes on Social Security income. ...

This week, the Minnesota House began the floor-vote process for a bill that would legalize and regulate recreational marijuana for adults. Lawmakers are being asked to help smaller governments transition to any mandates. With Democrats holding majorities this session, political analysts say it appears likely a legalization bill for Minnesota will clear all the hurdles. ...