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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.

Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting

Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting

The Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home is in a point to vote.” Eric Hovde faces Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the race that is essential for Democrats to win in order to maintain their majority in the Senate. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota House approves bill that attempts to speed up legal cannabis marketplace roll out

Minnesota House approves bill that attempts to speed up legal cannabis marketplace roll out

The proposal would allow pre-approval for dispensaries as soon as this summer while the final rules to regulate the Minnesota marketplace get set. Backers say it’ll get some legwork out of the way now so sales can start quicker, although not all businesses hoping to get into the action like it.
by Dana Ferguson

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Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work

Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work

The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial ordered the media on Thursday not to report on where potential jurors have worked and to be careful about revealing information about those who will sit in judgment of the former president.
by The Associated Press

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‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval

‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval

The bill would cement in law protections previously guaranteed under the federal Voting Rights Act, including the ability to legally challenge vote suppression and other forms of potential discrimination.
by Dana Ferguson

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter suspended over pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter suspended over pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia

Several students involved in the protest said they were also suspended from Columbia and Barnard College, including Isra Hirsi, who is the daughter of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat.
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