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2023 Minnesota legislative session

MPR News is your source for updates from the 2023 Minnesota legislative session that began on Jan. 3, 2023. Whether you're looking for information about a new law or want an update on state funding decisions, you can find it here.

'Forever chemicals' pose serious health risks. Here's what Minnesota can do to address them

'Forever chemicals' pose serious health risks. Here's what Minnesota can do to address them

Lawmakers and activists gathered Monday morning in support of tougher restrictions on a suite of chemicals known as PFAS, or forever chemicals. This comes days after state agencies asked lawmakers for more than $45 million dollars for cleanup and management of PFAS.
by Alanna Elder and Cathy Wurzer

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Legislature sets out to build a budget  — a big one

Legislature sets out to build a budget  — a big one

A slew of bills that would make up the next two-year budget will be released this week. The Legislature will aim to pass initial versions in April and deliver final agreements to Gov. Tim Walz in May.
by Brian Bakst

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Lawmakers introduce legislation to ease first time homebuying

If you’re trying to buy a home in the Twin Cities, prices last month cooled a bit, much like the temperatures. But they’re still up a couple thousand dollars from a year ago.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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'You belong here': Minnesota House passes trans health refuge bill

'You belong here': Minnesota House passes trans health refuge bill

The proposal would grant legal protections for transgender youth and family members who come to Minnesota seeking gender-affirming health care.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota officials press fight against 'forever chemicals'

Minnesota officials press fight against 'forever chemicals'

Minnesota pollution and health officials are making the case at the State Capitol to restrict nonessential uses of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. And they're touting the $45.6 million that Gov. Tim Walz has requested in his budget to prevent, manage and clean up the ubiquitous compounds.
by The Associated Press

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Gun bills move past prior chokepoint in Minnesota Senate

Gun bills move past prior chokepoint in Minnesota Senate

For the first time in years, legislation to restrict guns has cleared a key Minnesota Senate committee. It’s just a first step because it’s unclear if the slim DFL Senate majority backs the bills. 
by Brian Bakst

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Promising end to gridlock, DFL leaders agree on budget outline

Promising end to gridlock, DFL leaders agree on budget outline

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders agreed on the broad parameters of how legislative committees would spend tens of billions on health care, education, public safety and more. Now lawmakers will map out the specifics of a two-year budget.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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TikTok puts eyes on Legislature as social media bills pile up

TikTok puts eyes on Legislature as social media bills pile up

There was no snappy video or goofy dance to mark it, but TikTok lobbyists have formally arrived at Minnesota’s Capitol to keep an eye on lawmaker efforts to regulate social media platforms.
by Brian Bakst

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