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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.

It’s not all about the weather: Law change to alter budget forecast

It’s not all about the weather: Law change to alter budget forecast

A bill now on Gov. Tim Walz’s desk would require the inclusion of inflation estimates in upcoming budget forecasts. That will surely shrink the surplus and mark a decade from practice over the past two decades.
by Brian Bakst

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Capitol cooperation or leverage point? Public works plan tests parties

Capitol cooperation or leverage point? Public works plan tests parties

After failing to pass a construction bill the past two years, Minnesota lawmakers will attempt to get $1.9 billion in projects moving in coming weeks. It will depend on votes from both parties, unlike most measures that have advanced so far.
by Brian Bakst

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Immigrants and 'Driver's Licenses for All': 4 key questions, answered

Immigrants and 'Driver's Licenses for All': 4 key questions, answered

A bill working its way through the Minnesota Legislature would make nearly 81,000 state residents eligible to apply for and obtain driver’s licenses regardless of their immigration status.

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MN House passes paid sick and safe time bill

MN House passes paid sick and safe time bill

The plan would let workers across Minnesota earn one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked. 
by Dana Ferguson

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Two gun proposals are moving at the Minnesota Capitol

Two gun proposals are moving at the Minnesota Capitol

Democrats are hoping to pass two bills they say would add to safety around guns in Minnesota. Critics say the measures would unduly burden legal gun owners and do nothing to address problems with illegal firearms.
by Mark Zdechlik

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MN Supreme Court defers to lawmakers on felon voting rights

MN Supreme Court defers to lawmakers on felon voting rights

Minnesotans convicted of felonies who have served their prison time must complete all aspects of their sentence, including parole and probation, before their voting rights are restored, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The decision puts the issue back in the hands of the Legislature. 
by Brian Bakst

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Meat-plant workers lean on MN lawmakers for safety help

Meat-plant workers lean on MN lawmakers for safety help

The Minnesota Legislature is considering bills to add more worker protections in the meat-processing industry around safety and inspections. Employees say it’s overdue.
by Brian Bakst

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‘Opportunity to make history’: Communities of color look to lawmakers to close gaps

‘Opportunity to make history’: Communities of color look to lawmakers to close gaps

In Minnesota, people of color and Indigenous people face disparate outcomes when it comes to income, housing, academic opportunities and more. Some DFL state lawmakers said this is the year to make progress in shrinking those gaps.
by Dana Ferguson

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