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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.

Trump ordered to pay $9,000 for violating gag order in criminal hush money trial

Trump ordered to pay $9,000 for violating gag order in criminal hush money trial

Judge Juan Merchan previously issued a gag order that specifically bars Trump from making or directing others to make public statements about potential jurors, court staff or family members of staff.
by Ximena Bustillo

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U.S. drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say

U.S. drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say

Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug is the agency’s biggest policy change in more than 50 years. The proposal still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget.
by The Associated Press

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As Goodhue County shifts further right, compromise is harder to find

As Goodhue County shifts further right, compromise is harder to find

After years of feeling unheard by local officials, many conservative Republicans welcome the shift. Others say the trend is creating new political tension and polarization in a community where moderate conservatives once prevailed. 
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota GOP sees congressional nomination chases spill into summer after weekend conventions

Minnesota GOP sees congressional nomination chases spill into summer after weekend conventions

Minnesota Republicans will likely have to wait until August to settle on nominees in two congressional races, including one on the national radar and another involving a GOP incumbent, U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach. Those fractures emerged from weekend conventions. Meanwhile, Republicans have pinned their hopes on a political veteran for an open suburban seat.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says an appeals court

Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says an appeals court

The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., ruled in favor of transgender patients on Monday. The case was brought by Medicaid recipients in West Virginia and state employees in North Carolina.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Walz taps assistant commissioner to lead new child-focused department

Walz taps assistant commissioner to lead new child-focused department

Tikki Brown has been part of the team planning for the new department since it was announced in 2023. It’s set to open in July and oversee programs four young children currently divided up among four state agencies.
by Kyra Miles

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Sen. Mitchell returns to Capitol as her arrest looms over session’s final weeks

Sen. Mitchell returns to Capitol as her arrest looms over session’s final weeks

Democrats suspended Sen. Nicole Mitchell from caucus and committee work following her burglary arrest last week but let her keep her floor vote, which maintains the DFL’s one-vote majority. That’s angered Senate Republicans.
by Dana Ferguson

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No Republican endorsement in the 7th Congressional District. Tad Jude gets nod in the 3rd

No Republican endorsement in the 7th Congressional District. Tad Jude gets nod in the 3rd

Republican delegates in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District failed to endorse a candidate Saturday. Delegates to the Republican 3rd Congressional District convention endorsed Tad Jude Saturday.
by Mark Zdechlik and MPR News Staff

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell barred from committee, caucus meetings after arrest

Sen. Nicole Mitchell barred from committee, caucus meetings after arrest

Sen. Nicole Mitchell bypassed the Capitol last week after her arrest. It’s not clear what policies could pass with a Senate divided 33-33. Three weeks remain in the 2024 session.
by Dana Ferguson

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