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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.

Minneapolis commission considers a new Police Department proposal

Minneapolis commission considers a new Police Department proposal

An alternative to a move by the Minneapolis City Council to remove the Police Department from the city's charter is in the works. The Minneapolis Charter Commission will listen to public testimony Monday evening on its own measure that does not make changes on the same scale as the City Council's amendment.
by Brandt Williams

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White House pushes narrower pandemic relief package; Pelosi blasts GOP delay

White House pushes narrower pandemic relief package; Pelosi blasts GOP delay

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday assailed Republican “disarray” over a new pandemic relief package as the White House suggested a narrower effort might be necessary, at least for now.
by The Associated Press

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Trump tries to appeal to 'housewives' and white suburbs, but his views seem outdated

Trump tries to appeal to 'housewives' and white suburbs, but his views seem outdated

The president is down in the polls among suburban voters. He's using fear to try to win them back, but his view of the suburbs seems out of date, as they've grown more diverse in recent years.
by Domenico Montanaro

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In Selma, a 'final crossing' for John Lewis across the Edmund Pettus Bridge

In Selma, a 'final crossing' for John Lewis across the Edmund Pettus Bridge

The hearse paused atop the bridge over the Alabama River as the cicadas sang in the summer heat. On the south side of the bridge, where Lewis was beaten by Alabama state troopers in 1965, family members placed roses that the carriage rolled over.
by Matthew S. Schwartz and The Associated Press

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Civil rights icon John Lewis remembered in ceremonies across Alabama

Civil rights icon John Lewis remembered in ceremonies across Alabama

Rep. John Lewis is being remembered this weekend in multiple memorial services across the state of Alabama, where he was born. He was known as the "Conscience of the Congress" for his tireless advocacy for economic and social justice.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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St. Paul Mayor Carter: City departments, including police, to face big budget cuts

St. Paul Mayor Carter: City departments, including police, to face big budget cuts

Like so many cities in the era of COVID-19, St. Paul is dealing with a budget shortfall. Mayor Melvin Carter is asking department heads to prepare for cuts, including cuts of over $9 million from the city’s Police Department.
by Tom Crann

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Minneapolis council shifts police media duties to city staff

Minneapolis council shifts police media duties to city staff

The Minneapolis City Council has voted to shift police media duties away from the Police Department to city communications staff. One of the plan's authors called it a small move designed to improve trust following the May 25 killing of George Floyd. 
by The Associated Press

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With November approaching, election officials still face safety, security fears

With November approaching, election officials still face safety, security fears

With about 100 days left before Election Day, election officials warned this week that they need money from the federal government to deal with the pandemic and long-standing cybersecurity threats.
by Pam Fessler

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