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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.

FDA seeks to expand treatment for coronavirus as part of White House response

FDA seeks to expand treatment for coronavirus as part of White House response

The Food and Drug Administration is trying to clear the way to expand the types of medicines or treatments available during the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump said on Thursday.
by Philip Ewing and Franco Ordoñez

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Coronavirus forces Census Bureau to suspend field operations until April 1

Coronavirus forces Census Bureau to suspend field operations until April 1

U.S. households can respond at my2020census.gov, over the phone or by paper. But to "protect the health and safety" of the public, the Census Bureau says it's pausing field operations for two weeks.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Many state employees urged to work from home

Many state employees urged to work from home

To reduce human contact during the COVID-19 fight, Gov. Tim Walz’s agencies have directed many state employees in jobs that can be done remotely to stay away from offices. It will have an impact on service delivery.
by Brian Bakst

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Electoral college 'not carved in stone:' Author advocates rethinking how we vote

Electoral college 'not carved in stone:' Author advocates rethinking how we vote

Jesse Wegman, author of “Let the People Pick the President,” says the Electoral College's winner-take-all rule is not mandated by the Constitution: "There's nothing keeping us from changing it."
by Terry Gross

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GOP moves to online party conventions

GOP moves to online party conventions

The Minnesota Republican Party and the DFL Party are both replacing local conventions with digital meetings, and are considering changes to their statewide conventions set for May.
by David H. Montgomery

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Americans' views on coronavirus, government response

Americans' views on coronavirus, government response

A recent poll from NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist College showed that Americans' trust is declining in the federal government and its response to the new coronavirus pandemic. We spoke with a pollster about public opinion on how the country is dealing with the continued spread of the respiratory virus.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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