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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.

Lawmakers, Minneapolis council members reach rideshare driver deal — but Uber and Lyft aren’t on board

Lawmakers, Minneapolis council members reach rideshare driver deal — but Uber and Lyft aren’t on board

The agreement at the state Legislature would set both Minneapolis and statewide wages for drivers at $1.27 per mile and $0.49 per minute. Uber and Lyft say they’ll stop operations in Minnesota if the statewide legislation is enacted.
by Jon Collins, Dana Ferguson and Sarah Thamer

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Trump to make 1st campaign stop in Minnesota of latest presidential run

Trump to make 1st campaign stop in Minnesota of latest presidential run

After losing Minnesota twice, former President Donald Trump has been telling backers he has a chance to put the state on the map in 2024. He’ll come to a Republican Party fundraising dinner in St. Paul next week.
by MPR News Staff

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Disabled riders in Twin Cities weigh transit options as potential rideshare exit approaches

Disabled riders in Twin Cities weigh transit options as potential rideshare exit approaches

People with disabilities face limited choices for transportation — and some are worried about losing an option, if Uber and Lyft stick to their promises to leave Minneapolis in July. Other transit options are looking to fill the gap, but some users aren’t confident they can.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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State of Democra-Z: Campus protests point to war as top of mind for young voters

State of Democra-Z: Campus protests point to war as top of mind for young voters

The Israel-Hamas war is coming to the forefront of 2024 election. We asked Gen Z voters how the campus protests in Minnesota and nationwide are impacting their thoughts on the election.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time

Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time

The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial has fined him $1,000 for violating his gag order and has sternly warned the former president that additional violation could result in jail time.
by The Associated Press

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Dwindling timeline, ethics probe test Minnesota lawmakers ability to complete work

Dwindling timeline, ethics probe test Minnesota lawmakers ability to complete work

The fate of a capital investment bill, a raft of budget bills, agreements on cannabis legislation and the potential for action on sports betting and a constitutional equal rights amendment all hang in the balance.
by Dana Ferguson

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Denial and uncertainty are looming over a Biden-Trump rematch 6 months out from Election Day

Denial and uncertainty are looming over a Biden-Trump rematch 6 months out from Election Day

It's six months before Election Day, and Joe Biden and Donald Trump are locked in a presidential rematch. The race is highly in flux as many voters are only just beginning to embrace the reality of the 2024 contest. 
by The Associated Press

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Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden

Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden

Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
by Elena Moore and Jeongyoon Han

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