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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.

Politics Friday: So long, Iowa, and hello, New Hampshire

Politics Friday: So long, Iowa, and hello, New Hampshire

On this edition of Politics Friday we consider the new leadership in the Minnesota Senate, the DFL's push to legalize recreational marijuana and the presidential race ahead of the New Hampshire primary.
by Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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2 pedestrians killed in separate Minnesota crashes

Two pedestrians have been killed in separate crashes in Minnesota. Minneapolis police say a 54-year-old man was crossing a four-lane avenue about 3 a.m. Wednesday when a driver struck him at an intersection. And a crash in northern Minnesota Tuesday night killed a 45-year-old Squaw Lake man who was standing near a stalled vehicle along Highway 46.
by The Associated Press

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Impeachment takeaways: Trump's iron grip, McConnell delivers

Impeachment takeaways: Trump's iron grip, McConnell delivers

The Republican-controlled Senate has acquitted President Trump on two impeachment charges. During the just-ended Senate trial, GOP lawmakers railed against what they said was a rushed process and Democrats called Trump a threat to democracy. Just one senator, Republican Mitt Romney of Utah, broke with his party when it came time to vote.
by The Associated Press

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Romney to vote to convict Trump, sole GOP Senator to break on impeachment

Romney to vote to convict Trump, sole GOP Senator to break on impeachment

Romney called the decision the most difficult decision he has ever made, citing his strong faith that led to to "apply impartial justice" to the facts presented by both sides.
by Krishnadev Calamur and Bobby Allyn

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Finland's women-led government has equalized family leave: 7 months for each parent

Finland's women-led government has equalized family leave: 7 months for each parent

Under the new policy, families are entitled to a total 14 months of paid leave. The health minister says the goal is to both improve gender equality and boost a declining birth rate.
by Laurel Wamsley

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