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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.

U.S. seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

U.S. seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending. The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to change the rules regarding service animals.
by The Associated Press

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Sydney Jordan wins primary for NE Minneapolis House seat

Jordan got nearly 29 percent of the vote Tuesday in a crowded field of 11 candidates to advance to the Feb. 4 special election. Given that Republicans did not field a candidate, her only opponent in heavily Democratic District 60A will be Legal Marijuana Now candidate Marty Super.
by The Associated Press

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Policast: Broadband grants announced; some see Minn. county as 2nd Amendment 'sanctuary'

On today’s edition, we hear about new grants for broadband for communities across the state. Also, some want a Minnesota county to become a “sanctuary” county for the Second Amendment. And longtime Twin Cities community activist Ron Edwards has died.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Democrats appeal for GOP help to convict 'corrupt' Trump

Democrats appeal for GOP help to convict 'corrupt' Trump

House Democrats launched into marathon arguments in President Trump's impeachment trial Wednesday, appealing to skeptical Republican senators to join them in voting to oust Trump from office to “protect our democracy.”
by The Associated Press

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NPR poll: Majority of Americans believe Trump encourages election interference

NPR poll: Majority of Americans believe Trump encourages election interference

More than 40 percent believe the U.S. is not very prepared to keep this year's election safe. The results paint a picture of a polarized electorate wary about what it reads and the fairness of elections.
by Brett Neely

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Chisago Co., Leech Lake, Rosemount among those getting latest broadband help

Chisago Co., Leech Lake, Rosemount among those getting latest broadband help

Thirty projects will share in about $23 million in state broadband aid. State law calls for all homes and businesses to have access to internet with speeds of 25 megabits per second for downloads and three megabits per second for uploads by 2022.
by Brian Bakst

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