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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'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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Native American translations are being added to more U.S. road signs to promote language and awareness

Native American translations are being added to more U.S. road signs to promote language and awareness

Authorities from Minnesota to Maine are adding Native American language translations to road signs and building facades. The push is part of an effort in some places to revitalize Native languages and draw attention to the fact that Native communities live in these places or have lived there for centuries.
by The Associated Press

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How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary

How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary

GOP candidates talk about schools a lot on the campaign trail. But that doesn't mean they are talking a lot about education, instead focusing on culture war issues on the battleground of K-12 schools.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Minnesota’s push for free school meals proves popular, but costs are climbing 

Minnesota’s push for free school meals proves popular, but costs are climbing 

Minnesota’s move this year to offer free breakfast and lunch to all kids regardless of family income is driving huge new demand for meals. But it’s now expected to cost the state about $175 million more than expected over the next four years. Here’s why.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Colorado Supreme Court, in landmark ruling, bans Trump from state’s ballot under insurrection clause

Colorado Supreme Court, in landmark ruling, bans Trump from state’s ballot under insurrection clause

A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot.
by The Associated Press

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Justice Department creates database to track records of misconduct by federal law enforcement

Justice Department creates database to track records of misconduct by federal law enforcement

Announced on Monday, the federal move is a step toward accountability amid growing calls to close loopholes that allow law enforcement officers to be rehired by other agencies after losing their jobs or resigning after misconduct allegations.
by The Associated Press

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Southwest will pay a $140 million fine for its meltdown during the 2022 holidays

Southwest will pay a $140 million fine for its meltdown during the 2022 holidays

The U.S. Transportation Department ordered Southwest Airlines to pay a $140 million civil penalty as part of an agreement over operational failures that stranded millions of passengers a year ago.
by Joel Rose

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