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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.

Poll: Where Republican candidates align with most Americans — and where they don't

Poll: Where Republican candidates align with most Americans — and where they don't

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll tested policy positions on some of the most hot-button political issues facing the country — from abortion rights and gender identity, to immigration and spending.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Zelenskyy is making a last-ditch push to get more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine

Zelenskyy is making a last-ditch push to get more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine

President Biden has asked Congress for billions more in help for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. But Republicans have made it contingent on major changes in U.S. border policy.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Lawmakers push for federal prison oversight after reports of inadequate medical care

Lawmakers push for federal prison oversight after reports of inadequate medical care

Lawmakers are urging the federal Bureau of Prisons to address prisoner health care after an NPR investigation detailed the stories of prisoners nationwide going without needed medical care.
by Meg Anderson

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Commission slims roster of potential Minnesota flags to 3 designs

Commission slims roster of potential Minnesota flags to 3 designs

A state commission moved from six flag finalists to three and could select a concept this week to refine by the end of the year. It finished work on a new state seal with a red-eyed loon at the center.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis gives renters more rights when signing pre-lease agreements for new buildings

Minneapolis gives renters more rights when signing pre-lease agreements for new buildings

In response to construction delays at Identity Dinkytown displacing hundreds of U of M students, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a new law that adds protections for pre-leasers dealing with move-in delays.
by Nicole Ki

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