Minnesota Sen. Michelle Benson currently favors a plan that would have the state work with drug makers to import their own products from other countries — or offer the drugs at the same prices here as the companies charge in foreign markets.
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Eric Black Ink
Even if you believe he was biased, the impeachment inquiry no longer depends on anything the whistleblower wrote or whistled.
Community Voices
We are in the midst of a very predictable demographic shift, many years in the making. Let’s be ready.
Good Jobs
DEED had more than double the amount of contract infractions DHS did. And the violations at both agencies mostly involved technical mistakes: No state money was actually spent before contracts were finalized or purchases were approved, say state officials.
Education
A handful of districts across the state will be spending the coming months unpacking voters’ rejection of their referendum asks and preparing to make cuts to programming and staffing.
Cityscape
Once folks get enrolled, their card is registered under their name for a year, allowing them to get dollar fares at any fare box or light rail station.
Artscape
ALSO: “Odd Measures” at the Cedar; “A Christmas Carol” to open at the Guthrie; and more.
Community Voices
On Oct. 28, the House DFL Caucus released our comprehensive policy agenda to tackle teen vaping and nicotine addiction.
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There is nothing requiring the senators to remain silent on the issues. No written law or rule instructs senators to take that approach.
Environment
The latest impaired waters list completes a 10-year research effort to collect data on Minnesota’s 80 watersheds.
