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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.

UK's Johnson spends night in ICU; not on ventilator

UK's Johnson spends night in ICU; not on ventilator

Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, the first major world leader to be confirmed to have the virus. He was moved to the ICU Monday after his condition deteriorated.
by The Associated Press

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. Johnson’s office says Johnson is conscious and does not require ventilation at the moment.
by The Associated Press

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Former Medicare director on new podcast: We need '50% Winston Churchill, 50% Fred Rogers'

Andy Slavitt, who led the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services during the Obama administration, recently launched a podcast about the COVID-19 pandemic called “In the Bubble.”
by Cathy Wurzer

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Wisconsin moves forward with election despite virus concerns

Wisconsin moves forward with election despite virus concerns

Voters in Wisconsin are likely to face a choice Tuesday of participating in a presidential primary election or heeding warnings from public health officials to stay away from large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota bracing for possible budget deficit because of COVID-19

Minnesota bracing for possible budget deficit because of COVID-19

A simulation comparing now to the prior recession shows concern of a multi-billion dollar tax drop. The state’s finance agency plans to accelerate the next economic forecast to judge how bad things are and to free up use of reserves.
by Brian Bakst

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Walz: Staying home is the only vaccine we have right now

Walz: Staying home is the only vaccine we have right now

Gov. Tim Walz used an unusual State of the State address Sunday evening to try to rally Minnesotans beset by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the sweeping stay-at-home order Walz has issued to try to slow the disease’s spread.
by David H. Montgomery

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