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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.

State emergency center reaches its own pivot point

State emergency center reaches its own pivot point

Minnesota lawmakers will vote next week on a bill to borrow for more than $1.8 billion worth of public construction projects around the state. One big-ticket item is a new State Emergency Operations Center to replace one that’s gotten heavy use lately — and had a share of problems.
by Brian Bakst

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Challenger Melton-Meaux outraises Rep. Ilhan Omar

Challenger Melton-Meaux outraises Rep. Ilhan Omar

As the August primary election approaches, fundraising numbers for the second quarter of the year show the race for Congress in the district that includes Minneapolis shaping up as the most expensive contest of the year.
by David H. Montgomery

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Four more years? Trump struggles to outline second term plan

Four more years? Trump struggles to outline second term plan

With the election less than four months away, President Donald Trump's focus is more on winning than on how he would govern. He's offered no substantive policy proposal, opting instead for heated rhetoric on race, crime and socialism aimed at his most loyal supporters.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration clears for-profit colleges to register veterans again

Trump administration clears for-profit colleges to register veterans again

The Department of Veterans Affairs is no longer blocking several for-profit schools the Federal Trade Commission penalized for deceptive advertising from enrolling GI Bill students.
by Quil Lawrence

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Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd: Welcoming tough conversations about race

Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd: Welcoming tough conversations about race

Johnathan Judd was elected in 2018, the first Black mayor of Moorhead. He's one of a relatively few Black community leaders across the state. Since the killing of George Floyd, he's been vocal about the need to talk about racism, and he's engaging his community in that conversation.
by Dan Gunderson

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'He shouldn't be doing that': Trump weighs in on Navarro op-ed attacking Fauci

'He shouldn't be doing that': Trump weighs in on Navarro op-ed attacking Fauci

The White House has disavowed a “USA Today” opinion piece by trade adviser Peter Navarro, who says Fauci has been wrong about the coronavirus. Fauci tells “The Atlantic” the attacks are "bizarre."
by Tamara Keith

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