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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.

Senate passes massive public works bill; ends special session

Senate passes massive public works bill; ends special session

DFL Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign a $1.8 billion package of public construction borrowing, tax cuts and supplemental spending. The state Senate passed it Thursday with an overwhelming majority after the House passed it Wednesday night.
by Tim Pugmire

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GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'

GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'

Republicans are racing to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick and Democrats acknowledging there is little they can do stop them. Her confirmation would lock conservative majority on the court for years to come. 
by The Associated Press

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Census whiplashed by changing deadlines, accuracy concerns

Census whiplashed by changing deadlines, accuracy concerns

Minority groups have historically been undercounted in the once-a-decade census that determines how many congressional seats each state gets, as well as how $1.5 trillion in federal spending is distributed each year. Advocates say the shortened schedule will make that even worse.
by The Associated Press

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Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19

Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19

Joe Biden's presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Outside witnesses testifying in final day of Barrett's confirmation hearing

Outside witnesses testifying in final day of Barrett's confirmation hearing

Republicans are bringing supporters of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to testify, while Democrats call on advocates for issues they believe are threatened by Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
by Brian Naylor

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Takeaways from Amy Coney Barrett's judiciary confirmation hearings

Takeaways from Amy Coney Barrett's judiciary confirmation hearings

President Donald Trump's nominee deflected answering most questions, citing precedent that she can't weigh in on issues she may rule on. Weeks before the election Democrats largely honed in on health care.
by Deirdre Walsh

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