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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 expands pardons for marijuana possession and grants clemency to 11

Biden expands pardons for marijuana possession and grants clemency to 11

President Biden commuted the sentences for 11 individuals serving time for nonviolent drug offenses. He also expanded pardons for the offense of simple marijuana possession and use under federal law.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia. The White House says his action Friday is his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota employers can’t ask applicants about prior pay starting Jan. 1

Minnesota employers can’t ask applicants about prior pay starting Jan. 1

A new state law will bar employers from asking about past pay and considering that information as part of the hiring process. The law’s supporters say it will help bridge wage gaps in Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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In 2023, opioid settlement funds started being paid out. Here's how it's going

In 2023, opioid settlement funds started being paid out. Here's how it's going

Some $1.5 billion flowed to local government coffers this year, sparking debates about transparency and how to spend the money. Here are 5 takeaways from a year's worth of reporting on the issue.
by Aneri Pattani

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What's next after Colorado? Here's where other challenges to Trump's candidacy stand

What's next after Colorado? Here's where other challenges to Trump's candidacy stand

Lawsuits in more than a dozen states are looking to follow a Colorado court's lead in declaring former president Donald Trump ineligible for election in 2024 due to his role in the Jan. 6 attack.
by Becky Sullivan

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