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    Inside Issues for 2/09/2024 - Mike Schatz

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    Articles

    Computers & Technology

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    A new year's review: Cyber considerations for 2024. Bench & Bar of Minnesota, January/February 2024, p. 10.
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    A Renewed Effort to Bridge Government and Tech Tech entrepreneurs make the case that government and Big Tech will both benefit by sharing a focus on the public good.. Governing Daily, February 2, 2024, p. 1+.
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    As privacy conversations become mainstream, data protection laws gain traction. Route Fifty Today, February 5, 2024, p. 1+.

    Computers & Technology -- Artificial Intelligence

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    A new ABA task force looks at artificial intelligence's impact on the law.. ABA Journal, February/March 2024, p. 6.
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    AI misinformation a 'whole new area' for elections officials to deal with. Route Fifty Today, February 8, 2024, p. 1+.
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    AI technology sparks new worries, but poses familiar challenges to elections. Route Fifty Today, February 6, 2024, p. 1+.
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    Artificial intelligence: Could New York City'sAl hiring laws become anational standard?. ABA Journal, February/March 2024, p. 10.
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    E-Discovery: Cangenerative Al prompts beused as evidence?. ABA Journal, February/March 2024, p. 15.
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    Faster nonsense: AI could accelerate scientific fraud as well as progress. The Economist, February 3-9, 2024, p. 69-70.
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    Lawmakers wrestle with use of AI amid rising risk of deepfakes. CQ, February 5, 2024, p. 21-23.
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    Legal Rebels: In a new twist, this year's honorees - artificial intelligence tools-are not human.. ABA Journal, February/March 2024, p. 36+.
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    Oklahoma Governor Says AI Can Eliminate Government Redundancy On the heels of a recent report from the state's AI Task Force, Gov. Kevin Stitt is advocating for the removal of human workforce redundancies in favor of artificial intelligence systems.. Governing Daily, February 2, 2024, p. 1+.
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    Police departments are turning to AI to sift through millions of hours of unreviewed body-cam footage. Route Fifty Today, February 5, 2024, p. 2+.
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    Resist the Machine Apocalypse . First Things, March 2024, p. 33+.
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    The Next Scene; Can the music industry survive the A.I revolution?. The New Yorker, February 5, 2024, p. 24+.
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    Write on: Authors are becoming more willing to collaborate with AI - and each other. The Economist, February 3-9, 2024, p. 71-72.

    Computers & Technology -- Government Use

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    AI misinformation a 'whole new area' for elections officials to deal with. Route Fifty Today, February 8, 2024, p. 1+.
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    AI technology sparks new worries, but poses familiar challenges to elections. Route Fifty Today, February 6, 2024, p. 1+.
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    Police departments are turning to AI to sift through millions of hours of unreviewed body-cam footage. Route Fifty Today, February 5, 2024, p. 2+.
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    Who should be in charge of protecting our water systems from cyber threats?. Route Fifty Today, February 6, 2024, p. 1+.

    Computers & Technology -- Internet

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    FCC will start turning away hundreds of thousands seeking internet subsidies: The program serving 23 million low-income households will begin winding down this month. It is set to run out of money in April unless Congress can reach an agreement. Route Fifty Today, February 5, 2024, p. 1+.

    Economics/Economy

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    Coming off a slump in 2023, manufacturers expect a modest rebound in the year ahead: 2023 Manufacturing survey. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, February 2, 2024, p. 1+.

    Economics/Economy -- Income Inequality

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    FCC will start turning away hundreds of thousands seeking internet subsidies: The program serving 23 million low-income households will begin winding down this month. It is set to run out of money in April unless Congress can reach an agreement. Route Fifty Today, February 5, 2024, p. 1+.

    Education-Higher

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    How Universities can move forward with generative AI in teaching and learning. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, January/February 2024, p. 47+.
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    S.F.F.A. v. Harvard: Understanding and contextualizing the decision and its impact. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, January/February 2024, p. 4+.

    Education-Higher -- Accountability & Reform

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    A new way of being a university: Higher education and the work of reparations. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, January/February 2024, p. 23+.

    Education-Higher -- Administration & Governance

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    Increasing diversity in the absence of affirmative action. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, January/February 2024, p. 12+.

    Education-Higher -- College Athletics

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    The New Kids at New College: Many recruited athletes had no idea they were part of Ron DeSantis's attack on "woke ideology." Then the semester began.. The New York Times Magazine, February 4, 2024, p. 20+.

    Education-Higher -- Student Finances

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    THE REAL STUDENT LOAN CRISIS: Misled by a bad law, graduate students are drowning in debt. Reason, March 2024, p. 27+.

    Health Care -- Medicare

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    Is Avoiding Medigap, Medicare Part D a Crazy Idea?. Health Care News, February 2024, p. 16.
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    Medicare Cuts Physician Reimbursements. Health Care News, February 2024, p. 3.

    Books & Reports

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    Education-Higher

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    Affirmative Action Plan. Minn. State - South Central College. April 24, 2023. Minn. Publication 24-0183.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 43A.191 Subd. 2
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    Impact Report. College Possible. Minn. Publication 24-0125.
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 18(d)
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    Pathways to Prosperity and Roads to Nowhere: College Access in the Best and Worst Twin Cities High Schools. University of Minnesota - Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity. January 2024.
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    Student Teacher Grants in Shortage Areas Annual Report. Office of Higher Education. February 1, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0200.
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 13 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 136A.1275 Subd. 4(a))
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    Z-Degrees Report to the Legislature. Minn. State. January 31, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0197. LB3047.5.M6 Z34 2024
    Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws Chap. 64 Art. 2 Sec. 39 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 136F.305)

    Education-Higher -- Community/Vo-tech Colleges/Career Education

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    Dual Training Competency Grant Annual Report. Office of Higher Education. February 1, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0237.
    Mandated by: 2015 Minn. Laws Chap. 69 Art. 3 Sec. 11 (Minn. Stat. 136A.246 Subd. 9)

    Mandated

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    [Black Men Teach Report to the Office of Higher Education and the Minnesota State Legislature]. Minn. Dept. of Education. January 15, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0235.
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 13 Art. 3 Sec. 7 Subd. 2(c)
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    [Black Men Teach Report to the Office of Higher Education and the Minnesota State Legislature]. Black Men Teach Twin Cities. January 15, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0235.
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 13 Art. 3 Sec. 7 Subd. 2(c)
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    [Crow Wing County Report and Summary of Pre-Trial Diversion Program]. Crow Wing County - Crow Wing County Attorney. 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0133.
    Mandated by: 1993 Minn. Laws Chap. 326 Art. 10 Sec. 11 (Minn. Stat. 401.065 Subd. 4)
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    [Junior Achievement North Report]. Junior Achievement North. [2024]. Minn. Publication 24-0163.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 55 Art. 2 Sec. 64 Subd. 22(d)
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    Accommodation Reimbursement Fund. Minn. Dept. of Administration. January 30, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0171.
    Mandated by: 2015 Minn. Laws Chap. 77 Art. 2 Sec. 8 (Minn. Stat. 16B.4805 Subd. 6)
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    Affirmative Action Plan. Minn. State - South Central College. April 24, 2023. Minn. Publication 24-0183.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 43A.191 Subd. 2
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    Affirmative Action Plan. Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. April 7, 2023. Minn. Publication 23-0948.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 43A.191 Subd. 2
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    AMPERS Diverse Radio for Minnesota's Communities Report to the Minnesota State Legislature. Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations. January 15, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0134. HE8697.75.U6 R47 2023
    Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 8 (Minn. Stat. 129D.19)
    Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 172 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 5(e)
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    Annual Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Program Report. January 12, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0082.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 37 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 4(c)
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    Annual Report of Department Programs and Services. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. [2023]. Minn. Publication 24-0232.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116J.0125
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    Annual Report of Department Programs and Services. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. [2024]. Minn. Publication 24-0233.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116J.0125
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    Annual Report of the Ensuring Police Excellence and Improving Community Relations Advisory Council. Minn. Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training - Ensuring Police Excellence and Improving Community Relations Advisory Council. January 25, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0157.
    Mandated by: 2020 Minn. Laws 2nd Spl. Sess. Chap. 1 Sec. 15 (Minn. Stat. 626.8435 Subd. 6)
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    Annual Report on Support Our Troops Account Grants. Minn. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. January 26, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0158.
    Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 156 Art. 2 Sec. 31 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 190.19 Subd. 3)
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    Annual Report on Support Our Troops Account Grants. Minn. National Guard Adjutant General. January 26, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0158.
    Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 156 Art. 2 Sec. 31 Subd. 3 (Minn. Stat. 190.19 Subd. 3)
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    Annual Report: Minnesota Fourth Judicial District Domestic Fatality Review Team. Domestic Fatality Review Team. Minn. Publication 24-0139. HV6626.22.H46 M38 2022
    Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 59 Art. 2 Sec. 2 Subd. 7 (Minn. Stat. 611A.203)
    Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 216 Art. 2 Sec. 27
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    Annual Report: Minnesota Fourth Judicial District Domestic Fatality Review Team. Domestic Fatality Review Team. Minn. Publication 24-0140. HV6626.22.H46 M38 2023
    Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 59 Art. 2 Sec. 2 Subd. 7 (Minn. Stat. 611A.203)
    Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 216 Art. 2 Sec. 27
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    Cancellation of Bond Authorization. Minn. Management & Budget. January 3, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0170. JK1651.M6 C36 2024
    Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 202 Art. 2 Sec. 20 (Minn. Stat. 16A.642 Subd. 1)
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    Capital Loan Report. Minn. Dept. of Education. [2024]. Minn. Publication 24-0206. LB2826 .M6 C37 2023
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 126C.69 Subd. 8
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    Department of Corrections Performance Report. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. Minn. Publication 24-0191. JK6135.A56 2023 Corrections
    Mandated by: 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 216 Art. 4 Sec. 2 (Minn. Stat. 241.016)
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    Department of Human Rights Semi-Annual Case Management Summary Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Rights. January 31, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0176. JC599.U62 M57 2023 July/Dec.
    Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 239 Art. 1 Sec. 15 Subd. 1
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    Districts with Statutory Operating Debt. Minn. Dept. of Education. Minn. Publication 24-0178. LB2826.M6 D57 2023
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 123B.83 Subd. 3
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    Dual Training Competency Grant Annual Report. Office of Higher Education. February 1, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0237.
    Mandated by: 2015 Minn. Laws Chap. 69 Art. 3 Sec. 11 (Minn. Stat. 136A.246 Subd. 9)
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    Green Line Extension Status Report. Metropolitan Council. December 31, 2023. Minn. Publication 24-0147.
    Mandated by: 2022 Minn. Laws Chap. 39 Sec. 2(a)
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    Impact Report. College Possible. Minn. Publication 24-0125.
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 18(d)
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    Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force Final Report to the Minnesota Legislature. January 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0153. HC79.C3 I55 2024
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 62 Art. 2 Sec. 121 Subd. 8
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    Lake Superior Center Authority Annual Report to the Legislature. Lake Superior Center Authority. January 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0193. GB1627.G89 L35 2023
    Mandated by: 1990 Minn. Laws Chap. 535 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 85B.06)
    Mandated by: 1992 Minn. Laws Chap. 558 Sec. 12 Subd. 11
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    Legislative Report on Expenditures of Capital Project Appropriations (Report on Expenditure of Bond Proceeds). Minn. Management & Budget. January 3, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0169. HJ2053.M6 L44 2024
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16A.501 (a)
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    Minnesota Health Care Programs Fee-for-Service Outpatient Services Rate Study: Second Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 22, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0131.
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 7 Art. 17 Sec. 18(b)
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    Minnesota History: Building a Legacy: Report to the Governor and the Legislature on Funding for History Programs and Projects Supported by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Minn. Historical Society. January 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0168. F601 .M56 2023/2024
    Mandated by: 2015 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 4
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    Minnesota Town Finances: Revenues, Expenditures, and Debt. Office of the State Auditor. January 30, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0243. HJ9777.M55 M55b 2022
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 6.75
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 6.74
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    Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office (MMIR) Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety - Office for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. Minn. Publication 24-0166. E98.W8 M57 2023
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 11 Art. 2 Sec. 15 (Minn. Stat. 299A.85 Subd. 6)
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    OCM Annual Report to Legislature. Office of Cannabis Management. January 16, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0086.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 63 Art. 1 Sec. 71 Subd. 8(b) (Minn. Stat. 342.73 Subd. 8(b))
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 63 Art. 1 Sec. 69 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 342.72 Subd. 4)
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 63 Art. 1 Sec. 69 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 342.70 Subd. 5)
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 63 Art. 1 Sec. 4(g) (Minn. Stat. 342.04(g))
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 63 Art. 1 Sec. 4(c) (Minn. Stat. 342.04(c))
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 63 Art. 1 Sec. 4(b) (Minn. Stat. 342.04(b))
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    Office of Child Care Community Partnerships Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services - Child Care Services Division. January 15, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0127.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 15 Sec. 1 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 116J.418 Subd. 5)
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    Office of Child Care Community Partnerships Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development - Office of Child Care Community Partnerships. January 15, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0127.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 53 Art. 15 Sec. 1 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 116J.418 Subd. 5)
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    Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Firefighting Turnout Gear. Minn. Dept. of Health. January 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0124. T55.3.P75 B87 2024
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 3 Sec. 32
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    Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Firefighting Turnout Gear. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. January 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0124. T55.3.P75 B87 2024
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 3 Sec. 32
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    Permitting Efficiency and Goal Report: Bulk Agricultural Chemical Storage, Anhydrous Ammonia Storage, and Chemigation Permits. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. February 1, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0219. S484 .P47 2024
    Mandated by: 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 333 Art. 1 Sec. 4 (Minn. Stat. 17.03 Subd. 11a)
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    Report on Labor Trafficking Services Grant Program. Minn. Dept. of Health - Safe Harbor, Violence Prevention Unit, Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division. January 15, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0184.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 70 Art. 4 Sec. 38 Subd. 3(b) (Minn. Stat. 144.3885 Subd. 3(b))
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    Report on Same-day Issuing of Driver's Licenses and ID Cards at Two Pilot Locations. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety - Minn. Driver and Vehicle Services. January 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0202.
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 5 Art. 4 Sec. 141
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    Rigorous Course Taking: Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Concurrent Enrollment and Postsecondary Enrollment Options Programs. Minn. Dept. of Education. Minn. Publication 24-0207. LB2353.62 .R54 2023
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 120B.13 Subd. 4
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    Rulemaking Docket and Record Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 14.116, Paragraph (a).. Minn. Environmental Quality Board. January 10, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0185.
    Mandated by: 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 238 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 14.116 (a))
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    Sale of Real Property. Minn. Dept. of Administration. February 1, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0189. JK1669.M6 S35 2023
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16B.24 Subd. 3a
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    Soil Health Financial Assistance Program. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. January 8, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0114.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 43 Art. 2 Sec. 10 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 17.134 Subd. 4)
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    Student Teacher Grants in Shortage Areas Annual Report. Office of Higher Education. February 1, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0200.
    Mandated by: 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 13 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 136A.1275 Subd. 4(a))
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    Summer Academic Enrichment Program. Office of Higher Education. February 1, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0240.
    Mandated by: 2015 Minn. Laws Chap. 69 Art. 3 Sec. 7 (Minn. Stat. 136A.091 Subd. 9)
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    Transit Service Intervention Project ... Status Report. Metropolitan Council. January 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0146.
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 68 Art. 4 Sec. 113 Subd. 7
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    Transportation Funds Forecast. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. December 11, 2023. Minn. Publication 24-0167. HE196.5 .M567 2023 nov.
    Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 19 Art. 2 Sec. 41 (Minn. Stat. 174.03 Subd. 9)
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    Unemployment Insurance Reimbursement Aid: Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Education. [2024]. Minn. Publication 24-0090. LB2844.2 .U54 2023
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 55 Art. 1 Sec. 33
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    Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group Final Report and Recommendations. Minn. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group. January 15, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0161. UB369 .V48 2024
    Mandated by: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 38 Art. 1 Sec. 8 Subd. 2
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    World's Best Workforce Legislative Report. Minn. Dept. of Education. Minn. Publication 24-0177. LB2806.22 .W67 2024
    Mandated by: 2015 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 3 Art. 3 Sec. 5 (Minn. Stat. 120B.11 Subd. 9)
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    Z-Degrees Report to the Legislature. Minn. State. January 31, 2024. Minn. Publication 24-0197. LB3047.5.M6 Z34 2024
    Mandated by: 2019 Minn. Laws Chap. 64 Art. 2 Sec. 39 Subd. 4 (Minn. Stat. 136F.305)