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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.

Crews cleaning up oil spilled in train derailment near Minnesota-Ontario border

Cleanup of crude oil continued Thursday at the scene of a train derailment in Ontario near the Rainy River, just across the border from Minnesota. Railway officials said the oil had been contained on-site.
by Andrew Krueger

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Strike slavery clause from Minnesota’s constitution, officials urge

Strike slavery clause from Minnesota’s constitution, officials urge

Language in the state constitution still allows for slavery as punishment for a crime. On Thursday, Minnesota lawmakers, along with St. Paul’s police chief, called for that language to be purged by voters.
by Tim Nelson

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Rural lawmakers push back against 'clean cars' proposal

Rural lawmakers push back against 'clean cars' proposal

The Walz plan would create a rule managed by the state Pollution Control Agency designed to make more low- and zero-emission vehicles available for sale in Minnesota. But rural Republican state senators say the proposal should have gone through the Legislature instead of an agency rule-making process.
by Dan Kraker

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Policast: Democratic debate recap plus lots and lots of Capitol happenings

Today’s check-in on Minnesota politics from MPR News includes a recap of the Las Vegas Democratic debate, plus lots of news on legislation being discussed at the Minnesota Capitol — from loon protection to fireworks to paid family leave to whiskey plates.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Key takeaways from the Nevada Democratic presidential debate

Key takeaways from the Nevada Democratic presidential debate

Six Democratic presidential hopefuls met on the debate stage in Las Vegas, but it was the newcomer who received the most attention. Mike Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York, came under withering attack from all of the other five, with varying degrees of heat.
by The Associated Press

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