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Alex Derosier

Minnesota Reporter

Alex Derosier covers Minnesota breaking news and state government for Forum News Service. He previously spent almost three years as a digital producer and news editor for the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Before that, he worked at The Associated Press in Raleigh, N.C., and contributed research to investigations at CBS News in Washington, D.C. He can be reached via email at aderosier@forumcomm.com.

Languages spoken: English

Recent articles by Alex Derosier

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Minnesota
Amid fanfare at Capitol, Walz signs major pieces of $72 billion budget into law
A dozen bills enact signifcant government spending backers say will reduce child poverty and make the state a better place to raise a family.
May 24, 2023 05:31 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers finish $72 billion budget
DFLers won control of state government in November, and with no Republican Senate majority in the way, have moved swiftly to enact many of their priorities.
May 22, 2023 09:52 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Minimum wage for Uber, Lyft drivers awaits action from Walz
Ride-share companies oppose the bill and are urging the Minnesota governor to veto it. Backers say it's crucial to provide a living wage and basic employee protections.
May 22, 2023 05:32 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers OK raising gas tax, new delivery fee
Under a bill expected to become law, Minnesota’s gas tax would be tied to inflation, a move that could increase the price of fuel by 5 cents per gallon by 2027. The current state tax is 28.5 cents.
May 21, 2023 08:52 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Tax rebate checks, Social Security tax cut headed to Minnesota governor’s desk
Members of the Minnesota Senate on Sunday, May 21, passed a $3 billion bill containing what DFL lawmakers have described as historic tax relief.
May 21, 2023 08:08 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Duluth-Twin Cities passenger rail funded in transportation budget deal
House and Senate lawmakers have agreed on a final transportation budget bill that includes $194.7 million for Northern Lights Express rail. But it has to go through a few more steps.
May 20, 2023 10:43 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
DFL, Republicans reach deal on $2.6 billion infrastructure package
Republicans held up the passage of a borrowing bill for much of the session. Just days before the legislative deadline, DFLers agreed to GOP requests to provide $300 million to nursing homes.
May 20, 2023 06:22 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Minnesota Senate sends legal marijuana to governor's desk
After years of advocacy and a marathon of hearings and votes, recreational marijuana bill heads to governor's desk.
May 20, 2023 08:51 AM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Minnesota could see gas tax increase, 75-cent delivery fee under transportation budget
As they try to find sources of ongoing revenue for transportation, the delivery and gas taxes have emerged as potential new moneymakers for the state.
May 19, 2023 05:48 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Universal background checks, extreme-risk gun confiscation become Minnesota law
Joined by gun control advocates, lawmakers and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords at the state Capitol on Friday, DFL Gov. Tim Walz signed a public safety bill with the new gun policies into law.
May 19, 2023 04:35 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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