Minnesota’s near-term surplus shrinks, while projected future deficit grows to $6 billion Much has changed at the federal level since the state’s last economic forecast projected a $5.1 billion deficit in the 2028-2029 biennium.

Minnesota’s near-term surplus shrinks, while projected future deficit grows to $6 billion -- www.startribune.com/will-minneso...

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'High likelihood' of radioactive waste in smoldering landfill, Missouri officials say • Missouri Independent Missouri Department of Natural Resources warns there may be radioactive waste in the Bridgeton Landfill next door to the West Lake Landfill.

Missouri officials are warning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of a “high likelihood” there is radioactive contamination in a smoldering landfill outside St. Louis. #moleg #mogov via @allisonkite.bsky.social

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Shuttered private jail in Kansas could become immigration detention center • Kansas Reflector A former private jail in Leavenworth could become a detention facility for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

New: Shuttered private jail in Kansas could become immigration detention center — kansasreflector.com/2024/12/19/s...