New Brighton Raises Tobacco Sales Age To 21
On Tuesday, New Brighton became the 36th community in Minnesota to raise the tobacco sales age to 21, the Association for Nonsmokers of Minnesota said. The city council voted unanimously for the ordinance.
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On Tuesday, New Brighton became the 36th community in Minnesota to raise the tobacco sales age to 21, the Association for Nonsmokers of Minnesota said. The city council voted unanimously for the ordinance.
Another local government is considering raising the age to buy tobacco to 21.
Republicans who control the Legislature are expected to pare down the spending request from Evers. The big question is which projects will be prioritized.
Voters who appear to have moved will still receive a postcard, likely in late August, saying that state records indicate they have moved.
The Campaign Finance Board says Rep. Ilhan Omar filed joint tax returns with one man while being legally married to another. The revelation was a part of an investigation into allegations that Omar misused campaign funds.
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Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar's mental health plan has inspired her first Iowa endorsement.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed historic elder abuse legislation Wednesday that will license assisted-living centers for the first time.
Minnesota's two medical marijuana providers lost a combined $2.4 million in 2018, continuing the losses that have marked the state's program since it began.
The state of Illinois has legalized sports betting, joining a growing number of states turning to gambling to raise tax revenues.
President Trump is in London Monday, as he kicks off his first official state visit to Britain.
