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Act Now to Urge Inclusion of Affordable Housing Tax Credit in Omnibus Tax Bill

House and Senate Committees Finalize Omnibus Budget Bills

Governor’s Advisory Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles Releases Annual Report

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Minnesota Cities Magazine

Mar-Apr 2021

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Get short takes on city issues — from timely topics like COVID-19, to perennial content like city budgets.

Handbook for Minnesota Cities

This is your comprehensive resource for laws affecting Minnesota city governments.

HR Reference Manual

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