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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.

Trump extends coronavirus distancing guidelines, braces U.S. for big death toll

Trump extends coronavirus distancing guidelines, braces U.S. for big death toll

Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public-health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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3 more national parks close to prevent coronavirus spread

3 more national parks close to prevent coronavirus spread

Three more of America's most popular national parks have closed their gates as pressure mounts on superintendents to prevent crowded trails that could lead to more spread of the coronavirus — even as the Trump administration sticks to its decision to waive entrance fees at the parks.
by The Associated Press

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Fact check: N.Y governor slams Trump ventilator claim as 'ignorant' and 'uninformed'

Fact check: N.Y governor slams Trump ventilator claim as 'ignorant' and 'uninformed'

The president said New York ignored ventilators sent by the federal government. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back, saying the president's view was "incorrect and grossly uninformed."
by Bobby Allyn

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States and stores are banning reusable bags during COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe to use them?

States and stores are banning reusable bags during COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe to use them?

The governors of Massachusetts and New Hampshire have temporarily ordered the use of disposable bags in stores around their states as a way to tamp down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. And grocery stores around the country, including some in Minnesota, are putting restrictions on them. But are the fears warranted?
by Dan Kraker

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MN health commissioner: 'This is going to unfold over a year or 18 months'

MN health commissioner: 'This is going to unfold over a year or 18 months'

At the center of Minnesota’s response to the health crisis is MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm, who has been a regular at Gov. Tim Walz’s daily updates on the state of Minnesota’s health this week. She answered questions from Politics Friday host Mike Mulcahy and MPR News listeners about what we might expect from the rapidly changing situation.
by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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