By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the … Continued
With Ward 4 council member Mitra Jalali officially leaving city employment on March 8, the St. Paul City Council is accepting applications to fill her seat on an interim basis. Interested applicants must live in the ward — which spans … Continued
Minnesota’s Republican congressional delegation all voted to approve the U.S. House’s budget proposal Tuesday night, a vote some state Republican legislators attempted to inform when they urged their federal colleagues to consider the expected harm to Minnesota from Medicaid cuts. … Continued
The Minnesota Teacher of the Year candidates have been narrowed down to 31 semifinalists, including three St. Paul teachers. John Horton, at J.J. Hill Montessori, Amanda Jagdeo at Hamline Elementary School, and Kong Vang at Washington Technology Magnet School, were … Continued
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and LEAH ASKARINAM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that House Republicans have passed an ambitious budget blueprint for President Donald Trump’s agenda, it’s time for the hard work of turning ideas for $4.5 trillion … Continued