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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.

Public health leaders vow science, not politics, will guide vaccine

Public health leaders vow science, not politics, will guide vaccine

Amid criticism from Democrats that politics may be guiding decisions at the nation's top health agencies, the FDA commissioner told Congress on Wednesday that a coronavirus vaccine would not be approved until it met "vigorous expectations" for safety and effectiveness.
by Sam Gringlas

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Swastika, N.Y., is keeping its name

When an outsider suggested the tiny northern hamlet of Swastika change its name, town supervisors quickly rejected the idea.
by Julie Ritchey

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Thousands honor Justice Ginsburg at Supreme Court

Thousands honor Justice Ginsburg at Supreme Court

Chief Justice John Roberts says the words that best describe the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg are “tough, brave, a fighter, a winner” but also “thoughtful, careful, compassionate, honest.” Roberts was speaking Wednesday during a private ceremony in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court.
by The Associated Press

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House passes short-term funding bill to keep government running

House passes short-term funding bill to keep government running

The measure includes a last-minute agreement with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans over aid for farmers. The Senate needs to vote on the resolution and send it to President Donald Trump.
by Susan Davis

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State's longest-serving Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly steps down

State's longest-serving Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly steps down

Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly is leaving the job after nearly six years, she announced Tuesday. Bauerly, who was first appointed in 2015, is the state’s longest-serving revenue commissioner.
by Tim Pugmire

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