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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.

Columbia University threatened with subpoenas over U.S. House antisemitism investigation

Columbia University threatened with subpoenas over U.S. House antisemitism investigation

A Republican-led House committee says it would issue subpoenas to Columbia University to get documents it requested months ago for its investigation into reports of antisemitism on campus.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Amid ‘culture of harassment and violence,’ Minnesota poll workers get new protections

Amid ‘culture of harassment and violence,’ Minnesota poll workers get new protections

New privacy protections for Minnesota poll workers and election officials went into effect Thursday, building on two years of testimony at the state Legislature.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore

A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore

Many people get range anxiety thinking about taking a long car trip in an EV. But a lot of money has gone into improving roadside chargers. We tried them out for ourselves during a 1,000-mile drive.
by Camila Domonoske

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We’ve been here before: With Walz maneuvering, there’s another Minnesotan in the VP mix

We’ve been here before: With Walz maneuvering, there’s another Minnesotan in the VP mix

Gov. Tim Walz is on the short list for likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as she chooses a running mate. Walz is just the latest Minnesota politician to get a hard look for the No. 2 job.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that quickly turned hostile.
by The Associated Press

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‘Build the plane while we’re flying it’: Cannabis regulators ready for next phase of legalization

‘Build the plane while we’re flying it’: Cannabis regulators ready for next phase of legalization

The state’s Office of Cannabis Management is reviewing applications for the first applicants set to stand up Minnesota’s legal cannabis marketplace. The office is also fine-tuning an inspections regimen.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota attorney general seeks to restore state ban on people under 21 carrying guns

Minnesota attorney general seeks to restore state ban on people under 21 carrying guns

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking a federal appeals court to consider restoring a state law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public.
by The Associated Press

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Here comes the Sun (Belt): With Harris running, the presidential map has shifted back

Here comes the Sun (Belt): With Harris running, the presidential map has shifted back

Now that Vice President Harris is the likely Democratic presidential nominee versus former President Donald Trump, the map of competitive states in the election is a repeat of the 2020 battlegrounds.
by Stephen Fowler

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