State Leaders Say Minnesota Capitol Won't Close Due To Coronavirus
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders declined Friday to close the Minnesota Capitol, but the way lawmakers conduct business will change due to COVID-19.
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Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders declined Friday to close the Minnesota Capitol, but the way lawmakers conduct business will change due to COVID-19.
The U.S. Capitol is shut down to the public because of COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Capitol remains open, not only for business but for public gatherings and large rallies. Now, some legislators who are doctors say the capitol should be shut down to the public.
In addition to the $1.2 billion Walz wants to leave unspent from the budget surplus, $2.3 billion in a rainy day fund which would leave Minnesota with $3.5 billion in reserves.
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Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar made a big announcement Wednesday night on Instagram.
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A top Minnesota prosecutor said Monday that Sen. Amy Klobuchar should ask the Justice Department to review the conviction of a black teen sentenced to life in prison after an 11-year-old black girl was killed by a stray bullet.
There's a tug-of-war at the Capitol over what to do with Minnesota's $1.5 billion budget surplus.
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