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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.

In western Wisconsin, Vance, Harris and Walz make their cases for election

In western Wisconsin, Vance, Harris and Walz make their cases for election

Candidates from both presidential tickets descended on Eau Claire, Wis., on Wednesday in separate campaign stops as they worked to win over a battleground state crucial to winning in November.
by Ellie Roth and Dana Ferguson

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A federal appeals court has upheld Maryland's ban on assault-style weapons

A federal appeals court has upheld Maryland's ban on assault-style weapons

The law, which was passed after the Sandy Hook school shooting, bans dozens of firearms — including AR-15s, AK-47s and the Barrett .50-caliber sniper rifle — and puts a 10-round limit on magazines.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County commissioners withdraw proposal to give themselves a 49 percent pay bump

Hennepin County commissioners withdraw proposal to give themselves a 49 percent pay bump

Hennepin County commissioners were set to vote Tuesday on whether to give themselves a 49 percent pay increase. Instead, they withdrew the proposal entirely after resident opposition. 
by Chandra Colvin

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How Tim Walz became beloved by young voters with a message that the GOP is ‘weird’

How Tim Walz became beloved by young voters with a message that the GOP is ‘weird’

Even before he was on the shortlist for vice president, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was working to portray Donald Trump and Republicans to the American public as “just weird."
by The Associated Press

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Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’

Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’

Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation at a raucous rally Tuesday in battleground Pennsylvania that was aimed at building momentum for the newly minted Democratic presidential ticket in the sprint toward Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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As a Native woman, Flanagan says Walz knows how to partner with women of color

As a Native woman, Flanagan says Walz knows how to partner with women of color

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said she was “over the moon” when she heard the news that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz would be running with Vice President Kamala Harris.
by Melissa Olson, Cari Spencer, Ellie Roth and Brian Bakst

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MPR News Voter Guides, explained

MPR News Voter Guides, explained

MPR News is growing its election coverage and making voter resources accessible. These voter guides feature information on candidates running in the 2024 election, the latest political news and explainers about the voting process.
by Anika Besst and Nicole Johnson

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