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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.

Donald Trump’s defense rests in the former president’s New York hush money trial

Donald Trump’s defense rests in the former president’s New York hush money trial

Donald Trump’s lawyers have rested their defense in the former president’s New York hush money trial, bringing the case one step closer to final arguments. The prosecution will get a chance to call rebuttal witnesses now that the defense witnesses have had their turn on the stand.
by The Associated Press

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1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines says

1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines says

One person has died aboard a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines said Tuesday, in which the plane apparently plummeted for a number of minutes before it was diverted to Bangkok.
by The Associated Press

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Researcher who studies rural Americans calls out damaging stereotypes about rural voters

Researcher who studies rural Americans calls out damaging stereotypes about rural voters

Colby College government professor Nicholas Jacobs argues that rural voters are far more complex than some academics, liberal politicians and journalists give them credit for — and it’s a reason why rural voters increasingly gravitate toward conservative candidates. 
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota lawmakers pass reforms to property forfeiture law

Minnesota lawmakers pass reforms to property forfeiture law

The fix was needed because a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year declared Minnesota’s current forfeiture system unconstitutional. The new process offers owners a chance to claim the surplus value of their tax-forfeited property.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis launches system to intervene if MPD officers appear to be struggling

Minneapolis launches system to intervene if MPD officers appear to be struggling

Mayor Jacob Frey said the goal of the new early intervention system would be to use data on things like officer attendance, off-duty work hours or arrest records to identify officers who show signs of stress, trauma or burnout. 
by Jon Collins

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Uber, Lyft will stay in Minneapolis and the state after reaching compromise on driver pay

Uber, Lyft will stay in Minneapolis and the state after reaching compromise on driver pay

The resolution comes after extensive negotiations and threats from both companies to exit the state if higher wage rates were enacted. Gov. Tim Walz says he will sign this legislation.
by Sarah Thamer

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Without a bonding bill, funding for public works projects across Minnesota in limbo

Without a bonding bill, funding for public works projects across Minnesota in limbo

Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a public construction project bill ahead of their deadline Sunday. A cash-only plan that could have passed with a simple majority emerged in the final minutes before midnight. It won House approval but didn’t get through the Senate in time.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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