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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.

Legislative proposal would transfer a Minnesota state forest to the White Earth Nation

Legislative proposal would transfer a Minnesota state forest to the White Earth Nation

State Sen. Mary Kunesh, DFL-New Brighton, and Rep. Aisha Gomez, DFL-Minneapolis, introduced a bill in February that proposes transferring state-owned land within the 160,000-acre White Earth State Forest to the tribe by 2029.
by Melissa Olson and Dan Gunderson

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SEC approves rule that requires some companies to publicly report emissions and climate risks

SEC approves rule that requires some companies to publicly report emissions and climate risks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a rule that will require some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks.
by The Associated Press

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Rep. Dean Phillips drops bid for Democratic presidential nomination

Rep. Dean Phillips drops bid for Democratic presidential nomination

After being dealt a blow in Super Tuesday voting in his home state, Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips announced Wednesday he would end his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.
by Mark Zdechlik and Anna Haecherl

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McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president. McConnell announced his decision after Super Tuesday wins pushed the GOP front-runner closer to the party nomination.
by The Associated Press

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Why AP called Democratic Super Tuesday contests for Biden: Race calls explained

Why AP called Democratic Super Tuesday contests for Biden: Race calls explained

The Associated Press was able to declare President Joe Biden the winner of a near clean sweep of Democratic Super Tuesday contents based largely on initial vote results that showed him winning about nine out of every 10 votes in almost every contest.
by The Associated Press

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Why AP called most Super Tuesday states for Trump and how Haley won Vermont: Race calls explained

Why AP called most Super Tuesday states for Trump and how Haley won Vermont: Race calls explained

The Associated Press was able to call almost every Republican Super Tuesday contest for former President Donald Trump after initial results revealed no path for former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley to overtake him. 
by The Associated Press

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Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Nikki Haley has suspended her presidential campaign. Haley did not endorse former President Donald Trump on Wednesday and called on him to bring people into the conservative cause. 
by The Associated Press

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