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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.

Tensions build as White Earth Nation tries to assert authority over state forest land use

Tensions build as White Earth Nation tries to assert authority over state forest land use

A bill at the Capitol that would transfer ownership of some state-owned forest lands to the White Earth Band of Ojibwe has sparked outcry from non-Native neighbors, and prompted calls for dialogue to help ease the conflict.
by Dan Gunderson

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and bridges in major cities

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and bridges in major cities

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of the nation's airports.
by The Associated Press

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The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays

The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays

Aid for Israel became more urgent after the weekend's attack, House Speaker Mike Johnson said. After months of delays, he is also putting forward a bill that provide additional aid to Ukraine.
by Barbara Sprunt and Deirdre Walsh

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Local governments look to state to help foot PFAS bill

Local governments look to state to help foot PFAS bill

The Environmental Protection Agency set enforceable drinking water standards for so-called “forever chemicals” last week. Several Minnesota communities impacted by high levels of PFAS are asking the state to help pay for remedies.
by Clay Masters

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Court says private vehicle is ‘public place’ under Minnesota gun law

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a person’s vehicle is a public place under the state’s permit-to-carry law. The case involves the 2022 arrest of a man who was allegedly carrying a BB gun in his car without a permit.
by Matt Sepic

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Push for more Minnesota child care funding falls short as legislative session winds down

Push for more Minnesota child care funding falls short as legislative session winds down

DFLers seeking a $500 million spending deal to help limit child care costs to no more than 7 percent of family income conceded that won’t happen this session and are focusing instead on securing $36 million for kids and families in a supplemental budget.
by Kyra Miles

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In new Congressional district, Black voters weigh what representation really means

In new Congressional district, Black voters weigh what representation really means

Alabama could soon have a U.S. House delegation that more closely matches its diversity after a redistricting lawsuit. For Black voters, the change has greater significance than who holds the seat.
by Stephen Fowler

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