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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.

Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers

Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers

Because of past administrative failures, the some 78,000 affected public service workers such as nurses and teachers never got the relief they were entitled to under the law, Biden said.
by C Mandler and Deepa Shivaram

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Another round of gun law changes again in the mix at the Capitol

Another round of gun law changes again in the mix at the Capitol

Democrats at the Capitol kept slim majorities together to pass a pair of gun control bills despite concerns from lawmakers from rural areas. There’s a chance more changes to gun law could happen this year.
by Dana Ferguson

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‘I’m devastated’: Hundreds of former fosters may lose state financial aid for college

‘I’m devastated’: Hundreds of former fosters may lose state financial aid for college

More than 250 students who have been in foster care are at risk of losing their means of going to college if the Minnesota Legislature doesn’t come up with a solution this session for filling a $5 million funding gap in a state grant program.
by Nicole Ki

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As Uber, Lyft departure looms, taxi CEO says industry is 'very good at pivoting'

As Uber, Lyft departure looms, taxi CEO says industry is 'very good at pivoting'

If Uber and Lyft make good on their threat to stop service in the Twin Cities by May 1, it could mean a boom in business for the taxi industry. But there are far fewer taxis now since ridesharing entered the market about a decade ago.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Senators push to declassify TikTok intel and hold a public hearing ahead of ban vote

Senators push to declassify TikTok intel and hold a public hearing ahead of ban vote

Senators who attended a classified intelligence briefing focused on TikTok's influence say the public should get the same information. There's bipartisan support for a vote on a House bill on the app.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

The number of taxis licensed in the city of Minneapolis has dropped precipitously in this age of Uber and Lyft. Could taxis make a comeback in a future without rideshares services?
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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The victories and flaws of social equity licensure in the cannabis business

The victories and flaws of social equity licensure in the cannabis business

Social equity applicants include people whose family or themself has a marijuana conviction, historically underrepresented communities, Minnesotans living in low-income areas and service-disabled veterans.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

A Minneapolis City Council member is expected to introduce a notice that could lead to reconsideration of the city’s new rideshare driver ordinance when the council meets Thursday. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have warned they would leave the state if the ordinance in its current form takes effect May 1.
by MPR News Staff

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Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars

Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars

One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges is under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers relying on GPS designed for cars continually crash through Lyndon’s 140-year-old Miller’s Run bridge.
by The Associated Press

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