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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.

Candidate’s gym membership termination upheld by Minnesota appeals court

Candidate’s gym membership termination upheld by Minnesota appeals court

Hugh McTavish ran afoul of Life Time Fitness policy by putting campaign leaflets on cars and refusing to remove them. The gym canceled his membership, prompting a lawsuit that alleged free-speech violations.
by Ellie Roth

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Minnesota Capitol, governor’s residence see a security boost since Walz named as VP candidate

Minnesota Capitol, governor’s residence see a security boost since Walz named as VP candidate

The Minnesota Capitol and Eastcliff residence where the Walz family lives has seen an enhanced security presence when Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, returned to Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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Former national security adviser McMaster says he won’t work for Trump again

Former national security adviser McMaster says he won’t work for Trump again

In his new book “At War with Ourselves, My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House,” Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster recounts his experience working for Trump and his inner circle.
by Reena Advani and Steve Inskeep

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Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says

Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says

Vance’s comments in an NBC interview come after Democrats spent much of their national convention in Chicago last week assailing Trump for his role in appointing the Supreme Court Justices who overturned Roe v. Wade. But efforts to try to neutralize an issue that Democrats hope will galvanize voters also risk alienating parts of Trump’s core supporters who are opposed to abortion rights.
by The Associated Press

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For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid

For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid

As of Saturday, $6.8 million has been approved for 1,400 Minnesota residents, according to FEMA. Recovery centers are open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will temporarily close for Labor Day on Sept. 2.
by Cari Spencer

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In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

Minnesota had a half-century-old process for permitting clean energy projects that could keep developers waiting over a year for approval. For Gov. Tim Walz, outdated laws were going to make it impossible for his state to reach its goal of 100% renewable energy unless things were changed. So he worked with legislators earlier this year to do just that, and developers and utilities now say they are expecting a significantly quicker process.
by The Associated Press

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Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

It’s far from clear whether Republicans can turn Walz’s military record into a liability. His decades of service stand in contrast with former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee who received a series of deferments to avoid serving in Vietnam.
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