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Bloomberg makes debate stage, facing Dem rivals for 1st time
The Democratic National Committee recently changed its rules for how a candidate qualifies for the debate, opening the door for Mike Bloomberg to be on stage and drawing the ire of some candidates who dropped out of the race for failing to make prior stages.
Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News looks at an effort by Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol to end certain robocalls. Meanwhile, northern Minnesota resort owners are asking the state for help after bad ice conditions this season.
House Republicans want cities to crack down on crime
Republican state lawmakers from rural and suburban House districts are proposing ways to keep Minneapolis and St. Paul safer from crime. But DFL leaders in the cities say the GOP approach is wrong.
What to watch at the Legislature this week: Paid family leave, guns, education
Lawmakers are set to hear several bills that received hearings during last year’s session. Because the Legislature passed a two-year budget last year, they have more time this year to look at policy issues.