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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.

Sanders reassessing his campaign after 3 more big Biden wins

Sanders reassessing his campaign after 3 more big Biden wins

Bernie Sanders was trying to determine his next moves on Wednesday, after Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona and seized a commanding lead in a Democratic presidential race upended by the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion

Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion

In a massive federal effort, President Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders

With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders

The former vice president's third big night in as many weeks came amid tremendous uncertainty confronting the Democratic contest as it collides with efforts to slow the spread of the virus that have shut down large swaths of American life.
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Walz highlights need for business closures, more testing capacity to fight COVID-19

Walz highlights need for business closures, more testing capacity to fight COVID-19

Following an order by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday, every bar and restaurant in Minnesota was supposed to close their doors for 10 days in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state. Walz told MPR News that it wasn't an easy decision, but he believes it is the right one.
by Peter Cox

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Walz signs farm and disaster aid; expansion of Highway 14

Walz signs farm and disaster aid; expansion of Highway 14

The money will allow the state to convert the 12 miles from Nicollet and New Ulm to four lanes from the current two, providing four lanes all the way from New Ulm to Winona. The state will provide the other half of the funding for the $74 million project.
by The Associated Press

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