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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.

N.Y.'s crusading attorney general wins again with NRA verdict, Trump judgment

N.Y.'s crusading attorney general wins again with NRA verdict, Trump judgment

New York Attorney General Letitia James has built a reputation targeting powerful national figures. Critics say her lawsuits are politically motivated, but she keeps winning in court.
by Brian Mann

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Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary

Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary

A New Orleans magician said Friday that a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities have said may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.
by The Associated Press

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EPA approves year-round sales of higher ethanol blend in 8 Midwest states

EPA approves year-round sales of higher ethanol blend in 8 Midwest states

The biofuels industry and politicians of both parties have portrayed ethanol as a product that helps farmers, reduces prices at the pump and lessens greenhouse gas releases. But environmentalists have said increased ethanol production can increase carbon releases.
by The Associated Press

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Biden officials keep states waiting on expanding Medicaid voter registration

Biden officials keep states waiting on expanding Medicaid voter registration

Officials in Oregon, Colorado and other states are waiting for Biden officials to approve plans to automatically register hundreds of thousands of eligible voters when they apply for Medicaid.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Proposed ‘Kids Code’ bill aims to prevent predatory data collection

Proposed ‘Kids Code’ bill aims to prevent predatory data collection

A bill that aims to make the internet safer for kids got a hearing Wednesday in the legislature. The Minnesota Kids Code (HF 2257/SF 2810) was up for discussion last year and is now getting a second pass after being amended.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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City councils push recall of Kias and Hyundais as thefts still surge — will it make a difference?

City councils push recall of Kias and Hyundais as thefts still surge — will it make a difference?

The thefts of Kias and Hyundais have not slowed down since it became a problem during the pandemic. Minneapolis has passed a resolution calling for a recall, with St. Paul soon to follow.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Politics Friday: A new majority leader in the Senate and a Republican vying for Klobuchar’s seat

Politics Friday: A new majority leader in the Senate and a Republican vying for Klobuchar’s seat

MPR news host Brian Bakst talks with Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, and we’ll meet a Republican who could take on a three-term Democratic U.S. Senator this November.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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