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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.

Pathway to reopening Minnesota should get clearer this week

Pathway to reopening Minnesota should get clearer this week

Gov. Tim Walz and his administration have been consulting with businesses about safety protocols to resume activity without heightening the coronavirus risk. There are still two weeks to go on the current stay-at-home order.
by Brian Bakst

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Small businesses race to get financial help amid pandemic — but will it be enough to survive?

Small businesses race to get financial help amid pandemic — but will it be enough to survive?

Small businesses across Minnesota have been approved for $9 billion dollars in paycheck protection plan loans. Now, they’re trying to figure out how they can best use the money to try to survive the COVID-19 crisis.
by Martin Moylan

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White House defends testing capacity as governors ask for more

White House defends testing capacity as governors ask for more

At a briefing of his task force Sunday, President Trump said his administration would have a call with governors and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday to discuss how to increase coronavirus testing capacity in states.
by James Doubek

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Evolving coronavirus aid package offers billions for hospitals, testing

Evolving coronavirus aid package offers billions for hospitals, testing

The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Sunday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
by The Associated Press

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Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain

Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain

The Navy’s top admiral will soon decide the fate of the aircraft carrier captain who was fired after pleading for commanders to move faster to safeguard his coronavirus-infected crew on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.
by The Associated Press

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Governors across the U.S. feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Governors across the U.S. feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Governors eager to rescue their economies and feeling heat from President Trump are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the coronavirus, even as new hot spots emerge and experts warn that moving too fast could prove disastrous.
by The Associated Press

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Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions for another 30 days

Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions for another 30 days

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday the U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their border closed to nonessential travel for another 30 days, and he said it will be undoubtedly longer before the restriction is removed.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Pro-Trump protesters urge Gov. Walz to 'Liberate Minnesota'

Photos: Pro-Trump protesters urge Gov. Walz to 'Liberate Minnesota'

Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the governor’s residence in St. Paul Friday afternoon, calling for Gov. Tim Walz to reopen the economy and lift his stay-at-home order. The rally came shortly after President Trump urged his supporters to defy Walz’s order, tweeting “Liberate Minnesota!”
by Evan Frost

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