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Tax rebate sent to some Arizona families subject to federal tax: ADOR

The tax rebate involves a one-time payment of up to $750 for those who are eligible. Now, state officials say the money will be considered as taxable by the federal government.

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PHIL HEIM: Legislative session facts and thoughts

There have been some concerns raised by local politicians about the increase in Minnesota’s State Budget because of the increase in programs passed in the 2023 legislative session. An article

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Minnesota officials plug fight against 'forever chemicals'

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota pollution and health officials made the case at the State Capitol on Thursday for legislation to restrict nonessential uses of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, and for the $45.6 million that Gov.

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Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the possibility that the Supreme Court will reject President Joe Biden's plan for student loan forgiveness , the White House is aiming to turn the political heat toward Republicans while deflecting criticism from disappointed borrowers.

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Court rejects deception charges against Savers Value Village

SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state Supreme Court handed the thrift store chain Savers Value Village a unanimous win Thursday in a long-running legal fight with Attorney General Bob Ferguson, finding that its marketing practices constitute protected free speech.

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More funds head to Minn. attorney general, public defenders

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Millions of extra dollars are working their way through the Minnesota Legislature to both beef up the ability of Attorney General Keith Ellison's office to prosecute violent crime and the state's public defender system to relieve the staffing shortages that nearly led to a strike last year.

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Walz proposes tax credit checks for 2.5M Minnesota families

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Millions of Minnesota families would get checks totaling as much as $2,600 from the state's huge surplus under the budget plan that Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday, saying it would give residents the largest package of tax cuts in state history.

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Abortion at crossroads after midterms with focus on states

WASHINGTON (AP) — Before Democrat Tina Smith ran for the Senate, she volunteered at a Planned Parenthood clinic in her home state of Minnesota where protesters would confront women as they entered.

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Democrats take control as Minnesota Legislature convenes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democrats took full control of state government as the Minnesota Legislature convened Tuesday for its 2023 session, with leaders planning to use their new power to swiftly enact stronger protections for abortion rights.

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Complaint: University president's board role is conflict

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A regent, a law professor and former Gov. Arne Carlson are demanding state and federal agencies investigate University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel's role on an financial board.

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