The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. can refuse to cover certain contraceptives for its workers.
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Health law sign-ups dogged by data flaws
The Obama administration has been struggling to clear up data discrepancies that could potentially jeopardize coverage for millions under the health overhaul.
Read More »The Capitol Note: Kahn campaign alleges voter fraud from opponent Noor’s supporters
Veteran Rep. Phyllis Kahn's campaign alleged that fraudulent voting by supporters of her opponent, Mohamud Noor, was rampant on Friday, the day early voting began in Minnesota.
Read More »Schier: America’s contemporary ideological presidency
The many roles played by chief executives create large presidential effects on how citizens think about issues concerning ideological categories of liberalism and conservatism.
Read More »Obama in Minnesota: All the president’s flacks
Presidential visits are many things — not least, the world’s most elaborate selfies.
Read More »The Capitol Note: Both parties expect bump from Obama visit
1) Democrats and Republicans are preparing for President Barack Obama’s visit to Minnesota on Thursday, Minnesota Public Radio reports. Obama, who will arrive on Thursday, will convene ...
Read More »The Capitol Note: Dayton continues surveying flood damage
Gov. Mark Dayton has continued his tour of the flooded state, and the governor said that a special legislative session to fix the damage could be impending.
Read More »Is low-income housing tax credit at risk?
Both Democratic and Republican tax plans aim to streamline the tax code by a strategy they call “lowering the rate and broadening the base.”
Read More »Bernstein: Watch party agendas, not candidates
In this era of partisan presidencies, what matters the most is how the party defines itself, not who becomes president.
Read More »House, Senate send $9.50 minimum wage bill to Dayton’s desk
Dayton's signature would set the state on a path to have one of the highest minimum wages in the country.
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