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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.

In Nevada, Klobuchar's shifts on immigration under scrutiny

In Nevada, Klobuchar's shifts on immigration under scrutiny

Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar says she no longer believes English should be the national language of the U.S. The Minnesota senator is disavowing a vote she took more than a decade ago as she tries to build support in Nevada.
by The Associated Press

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Policast: Politics Friday with DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and GOP Sen. John Jasinski

On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy speaks with House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Jasinski on what they hope to get done this session. Plus, MPR reporters Brian Bakst give us an update on Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s campaign for President.
by Mike Mulcahy

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State commissioner: Prevent nightmare scenario of kids missing Disney by getting Real ID

State commissioner: Prevent nightmare scenario of kids missing Disney by getting Real ID

Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said only about 12 percent of Minnesota license holders have the new IDs that will get them through airport security checkpoints starting in October.
by Brian Bakst

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Legislative leaders on the session ahead

The 2020 legislative session is less than a week old. Much of the attention this session will be on public construction projects and what to do with the projected $1.3 billion dollar budget surplus. On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy speaks with House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Jasinski on what they hope to get done this session. Plus, MPR reporters Brian Bakst give us an update on Senator Amy Klobuchar’s campaign for President.
by Jim Bickal, Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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Senate panel approves emergency insulin bill

Senate panel approves emergency insulin bill

The Senate plan would provide access to insulin for Minnesotans who can’t afford it. The partially subsidized program would require drug manufacturers to provide insulin to income-eligible participants at no cost. But those patients would need to pay a $75 copay for a 30-day supply.
by Tim Pugmire

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