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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

Legislative committee to consider ethics complaints against two state senators: Here’s what to expect

Legislative committee to consider ethics complaints against two state senators: Here’s what to expect

The Senate Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct will decide whether to investigate Sens. Glenn Gruenhagen and Nicole Mitchell, who was arrested for felony burglary last month.
by Cathy Wurzer and Dana Ferguson

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As Olmsted County shifts left, political observers see battle brewing over control of a complicated electorate

As Olmsted County shifts left, political observers see battle brewing over control of a complicated electorate

Not long ago, Olmsted County was once a reliably Republican regional center. Today, it’s a solidly Democratic outpost, where highly educated voters are consolidating in Rochester and reshaping the county’s electorate. 
by Catharine Richert

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Sen. Mitchell declines to testify before ethics panel as it defers decision on burglary arrest

Sen. Mitchell declines to testify before ethics panel as it defers decision on burglary arrest

The Senate’s Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct deferred a complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be deferred until after a June court hearing on her burglary charge.
by Dana Ferguson

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A year after Minnesota became a trans refuge, ‘transplants’ make themselves at home

A year after Minnesota became a trans refuge, ‘transplants’ make themselves at home

Last year, DFL lawmakers adopted legal protections for those seeking gender-affirming care in the state and those who provide it. Hundreds have made the move as a result.
by Ellie Roth and Dana Ferguson

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The clock is ticking to fix Social Security as retirees face automatic cut in 9 years

The clock is ticking to fix Social Security as retirees face automatic cut in 9 years

Social Security's finances have improved slightly in the last year. But the popular retirement program still faces big challenges including the threat of automatic benefit cuts in less than a decade.
by Scott Horsley

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Ahead of Tuesday address, Minneapolis mayor discusses housing and homelessness

Ahead of Tuesday address, Minneapolis mayor discusses housing and homelessness

Ahead of his State of the City address Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with MPR News host Tom Crann in a wide-ranging interview. On the agenda: a tough 2024 budget year, potentially steep property tax increases, homeless encampments and the city’s housing wins.
by Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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Equal Rights Amendment takes step forward in the Minnesota Legislature

Equal Rights Amendment takes step forward in the Minnesota Legislature

DFL Leaders want to put a constitutional amendment before Minnesota voters in 2026 that would extend to abortion rights and gender identity. It differs from a version that cleared the state Senate.
by Clay Masters

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Tribal members reflect on 100th anniversary of Indian Citizenship Act at Minnesota Capitol

Tribal members reflect on 100th anniversary of Indian Citizenship Act at Minnesota Capitol

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act, which gave Native Americans U.S. citizenship. Representatives of Minnesota’s 11 sovereign tribal nations gathered at the state Capitol to reflect on accomplishments, and what more needs to be done.
by Ellie Roth

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