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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.

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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North Dakota judge to decide whether to temporarily block part of abortion law that limits doctors

North Dakota judge to decide whether to temporarily block part of abortion law that limits doctors

A North Dakota judge said Wednesday he will decide soon whether to temporarily block a part of the state's revised abortion laws so doctors can perform the procedure to save a patient's life or health.
by The Associated Press

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Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles for defect that may prevent air bags from deploying

Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles for defect that may prevent air bags from deploying

Toyota said a defect could cause airbags not to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. The vehicles include Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas and Corollas for model years 2020 to 2022.
by The Associated Press

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Colorado's Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the state ballot. What happens now?

Colorado's Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the state ballot. What happens now?

Trump's team vowed to appeal the decision. If it's in front of the U.S. Supreme Court by Jan. 5, Trump's name will stay on the ballot. Legal experts say the question is likely to keep coming up.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minnesota's population bounces back: 5 takeaways from latest census estimates

Minnesota's population bounces back: 5 takeaways from latest census estimates

Minnesota is one of 11 states that gained population in 2023 after a decline in 2022. According to the latest figures, the state’s population is now nearly 5,738,000, growing by almost 24,000 from 2022 to 2023.
by Craig Helmstetter

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