• *Getting Ready for the Earlier Primary, Kelsey's Law takes Effect
• *Common Cause Calls for No Organized Political Expenditures
• *Actions To Fight Asian Carp Invasion
• *Access to Health Care Remains the Focus
• *Disagreements Arise Over Short Term Borrowing
• *Prioritizing Environmental Projects

Getting Ready for the Earlier Primary, Kelsey's Law takes Effect

Several new laws go into effect August 1st, and host Julie Bartkey delves into three of them with the bill authors. The most prominent is "Kelsey's law," and house author Sheldon Johnson explains why cell phone companies are now required to help law enforcement officials tackle missing person cases. August 10th is Minnesota's primary election day, and Secretary of State Mark Ritchie explains the reason for the August, rather than September, date.

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