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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.

The IRS got $80B to help people and chase rich tax avoiders. Here's how it's going

The IRS got $80B to help people and chase rich tax avoiders. Here's how it's going

Commissioner Danny Werfel says the IRS is seeing "very powerful early results" in its efforts to improve enforcement on high wealth is paying off.
by Ari Shapiro, Megan Lim and Patrick Jarenwattananon

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Prisoners in the U.S. are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands

Prisoners in the U.S. are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands

In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to prisoners wind up in the supply chains of everything from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola. 
by The Associated Press

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Ex-IRS contractor sentenced to 5 years in prison for leaking Trump's tax records

Ex-IRS contractor sentenced to 5 years in prison for leaking Trump's tax records

Charles Edward Littlejohn of Washington, D.C., gave data to “The New York Times” and ProPublica between 2018 and 2020 in leaks that appeared to be "unparalleled in the IRS's history," prosecutors said.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota schools testing electric buses find benefits and barriers

Minnesota schools testing electric buses find benefits and barriers

A handful of Minnesota school districts are experimenting with electric buses. Early adopters find a lot to like about the clean running, quiet vehicles — but there are key barriers to wider adoption of the technology.
by Dan Gunderson

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Second Harvest Heartland announces goal to cut state hunger in half by 2030

Second Harvest Heartland announces goal to cut state hunger in half by 2030

Second Harvest Heartland says food shelf visits reached a record high, going from 3.5 million in 2021 to 7.5 million in 2023. The “Make Hunger History” initiative aims to identify which communities are facing the greatest needs. 
by Sarah Thamer

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The IRS is piloting new software that could let you file your taxes for free

The IRS is piloting new software that could let you file your taxes for free

Direct File will be open only to people with certain tax situations living in certain states at the outset. The free service has been criticized by Republicans and tax preparation companies.
by Joe Hernandez

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