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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.

Conservative voters in Iowa are open to moving on from Trump

Conservative voters in Iowa are open to moving on from Trump

Iowa will be holding the Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15. Voters there will play a key role in setting the tone for the presidential election year.
by H.J. Mai, A Martínez and Julie Depenbrock

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St. Paul City Council on track to be all-female, most diverse in history

St. Paul City Council on track to be all-female, most diverse in history

It’s likely to be the city’s youngest and most diverse council ever, and it could be the most politically progressive, with winning candidates focused on housing, racial equity and climate action, among other issues.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis police incentive plan aimed at ending 'exodus' of officers

Minneapolis police incentive plan aimed at ending 'exodus' of officers

Under the agreement, existing police officers will get $18,000 and new hires will get $15,000 over three years. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the incentive pay makes Minneapolis competitive with other cities also struggling to attract officers.
by Jon Collins

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A temporary Senate rule change could finally end Tuberville's military blockade

A temporary Senate rule change could finally end Tuberville's military blockade

Republican Sen. Tuberville of Alabama has been blocking nearly all military nominations this year — in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy. His fellow senators are getting creative with solutions.
by Lauren Hodges

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Speaker Johnson navigates 'mission impossible' to avoid shutdown, without clear plan

Speaker Johnson navigates 'mission impossible' to avoid shutdown, without clear plan

Congress has a week to avoid a government shutdown. But the new speaker is facing familiar GOP divisions trying to pass his party's own spending bills and still hasn't decided on a short term bill.
by Deirdre Walsh and Eric McDaniel

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Which flag fits? Superlatives and accolades for Minnesota’s flag redesigns

Which flag fits? Superlatives and accolades for Minnesota’s flag redesigns

We have absolutely no control over what design will be the final choice by the State Emblems Redesign Commission. But that won’t stop us and the rest of the MPR newsroom from recognizing some of the great and humorous submissions.
by Matt Mikus and Anna Haecherl

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