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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.

Retiree checks to rise 1.3% in 2021 amid coronavirus fallout

Retiree checks to rise 1.3% in 2021 amid coronavirus fallout

Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3 percent cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences for older people. Government estimates released Tuesday show the increase amounts to $20 a month for the average retired worker. 
by The Associated Press

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Cómo votar por correo en Minnesota

Cómo votar por correo en Minnesota

Este es un resumen con información sobre cómo votar por correo en las elecciones generales de noviembre de Minnesota y, además, contiene las respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes sobre la votación por correo.
by MPR News Staff

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Barrett bats away tough Democratic confirmation probing

Barrett bats away tough Democratic confirmation probing

She declined to say on Tuesday whether or not she would recuse herself from any postelection disputes that might arise from the Nov. 3 election between President Trump, the man who nominated her, and Democrat Joe Biden.
by The Associated Press

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Easy online voter registration? Not for many of Minnesota’s new citizens

Easy online voter registration? Not for many of Minnesota’s new citizens

Registering online to vote and get an absentee ballot in Minnesota is as easy as your English language skills are strong. And if they aren’t, the online process can be a frustrating experience that advocates worry is keeping eligible Minnesotans from voting this fall.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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Humankind documentary about politicization of the judiciary

Humankind documentary about politicization of the judiciary

Are today’s judges mere “politicians in robes?” This program reconstructs the wild history of how we got into this dilemma, which has left bitter feelings on all sides. What effect does this have on the functioning of our democracy?
by MPR News Staff

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Trump hits the trail with Florida rally, a week after COVID-19 hospital stay

Trump hits the trail with Florida rally, a week after COVID-19 hospital stay

The president's doctor said Monday night that Trump had tested negative for the coronavirus on consecutive days and that he was not infectious to others. The rally starts a new sprint in the campaign.
by Ayesha Rascoe

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Public works bill to keep special session going until Wednesday

Public works bill to keep special session going until Wednesday

The DFL House speaker says there are enough GOP votes in her chamber to pass the $1.37 billion construction projects bill. The Republican Senate majority leader, though, says there’s still no overall agreement.
by Tim Pugmire

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