Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A coalition of energy advocates is calling on lawmakers to end Minnesota’s 30-year moratorium on new nuclear power development, arguing that nuclear energy is key to achieving the state’s carbon-free electricity goals by 2040. The Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance, backed by groups like the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, is pushing for legislative… Continue reading Minnesota Pushes to Lift 30-Year Nuclear Energy Ban – Could New Reactors Be Coming?
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Minnesota Republicans Push to Ban Teaching of Select Historical Topics
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota Republicans are pushing a bill to stop teaching part of history.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban; App Faces U.S. Shutdown on Sunday
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law mandating that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, divest its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. The decision was based on national security concerns related to data collection practices and the company’s ties to the… Continue reading Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban; App Faces U.S. Shutdown on Sunday
Jesse Ventura Snubs Minnesota State Fair Over Cannabis Ban: ‘If They Allow Alcohol, Why Not Weed?
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura has announced he will not be attending the Minnesota State Fair this year, citing the event’s ban on cannabis as his reason for boycotting. Ventura expressed frustration that while alcohol and tobacco are permitted on the fairgrounds, legally sanctioned cannabis is not. A longtime advocate… Continue reading Jesse Ventura Snubs Minnesota State Fair Over Cannabis Ban: ‘If They Allow Alcohol, Why Not Weed?
Surge in Women Traveling to Minnesota for Abortion Services Following Iowa’s New Ban
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – With Iowa’s new abortion ban taking effect today, health care providers in Minnesota anticipate a significant influx of women seeking reproductive care. Dr. Sarah Traxler, Chief Medical Officer for Planned Parenthood North Central States, has indicated that they are prepared for this surge. The organization has expanded its services in border… Continue reading Surge in Women Traveling to Minnesota for Abortion Services Following Iowa’s New Ban
U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults
ST. LOUIS (trfnews.i234.me) – In a landmark decision on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a unanimous ruling in favor of Minnesota gun owners and Second Amendment advocates. The court ruled that Minnesota’s ban on concealed carry for individuals under the age of 21 is unconstitutional, marking a significant… Continue reading U.S. 8th Circuit Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Concealed Carry Ban for Young Adults
Senate Republicans Block Bipartisan Bump Stock Ban After Supreme Court Ruling
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – On Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked bipartisan legislation that aimed to ban bump stocks, following a recent Supreme Court decision that struck down a prior ban on the rapid-fire gun accessory used in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Democrats, led by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), attempted to force… Continue reading Senate Republicans Block Bipartisan Bump Stock Ban After Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks
(ATF photo) WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns. The decision marks a significant ruling on a device used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The high court, in a 6-3… Continue reading Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks