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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.

Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia to face election interference charges

Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia to face election interference charges

Rudy Giuliani has surrendered in Atlanta to be booked as part of county prosecutors’ investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Giuliani faces 13 felony counts.
by NPR's Washington Desk

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Stearns County board rejects proposal to help property owners get rid of racial covenants

Stearns County board rejects proposal to help property owners get rid of racial covenants

The proposal stemmed from research conducted last spring by students at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, who uncovered dozens of discriminatory covenants in Stearns County. The measure failed after some board members seemed confused about what it would do, and questioned whether it’s needed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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North Dakota Gov. Burgum may miss GOP presidential debate after hurting himself playing basketball

North Dakota Gov. Burgum may miss GOP presidential debate after hurting himself playing basketball

Missing the debate would be a massive setback for Burgum, who’s the least known of the eight candidates expected to take the stage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
by The Associated Press

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THC gummy money starts to roll into Minnesota tax coffers

THC gummy money starts to roll into Minnesota tax coffers

Preliminary data released Wednesday shows Minnesota collected $594,000 during the first month of a tax tied to hemp-derived THC products. That means state sales of THC-infused gummies, seltzers and other products totaled nearly $6 million in July.
by MPR News Staff

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Walz picks Natalie Hudson as new Minnesota chief justice

Walz picks Natalie Hudson as new Minnesota chief justice

Justice Natalie Hudson will move into the role as Minnesota’s judicial branch leader, replacing retiring Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea in October. Gov. Tim Walz also selected Karl Procaccini to fill out the seven-member high court.
by Brian Bakst

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5 questions ahead of the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 election cycle

5 questions ahead of the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 election cycle

The first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee on Wednesday will give many Americans the first chance to hear from the GOP presidential candidates but the party's frontrunner won't be there.
by Domenico Montanaro

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