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What happened in… Minnesota? DFL sweeps but trails the national swing
The DFL won Minnesota’s governorship and both legislative chambers on Nov. 3, but the state swung less than the nation. Here’s where it gained and lagged, and why.
House Republicans elect Jim Jordan minority leader over Steve Scalise
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan beat Steve Scalise 106-73 to lead House Republicans in the minority. Here’s who he is, how he won and what his record brings to the job.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider lawsuit that challenges Act 10
Under an order issued Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will take up a challenge to Act 10, the 2011 state law stripping collective bargaining rights from most public employees.
Pennsylvania House panel votes to censure GOP Rep. Bernstine over alleged slurs
In a move before the end of the legislative session, the Pennsylvania state House Rules committee voted unanimously to censure Republican Aaron Bernstine over alleged homophobic remarks made at a Harrisburg bar this fall.
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