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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.

Bill to extend benefits for laid-off mineworkers passes Minnesota House

Bill to extend benefits for laid-off mineworkers passes Minnesota House

A bill to extend unemployment benefits for more than 400 laid off mineworkers on the Iron Range is headed to Gov. Tim Walz for his expected signature, after it was overwhelmingly passed by the Minnesota House Monday.
by Dan Kraker

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Walz again pitches $300 million for public safety efforts

Walz again pitches $300 million for public safety efforts

Gov. Tim Walz is revisiting some previous spending ideas for improving public safety and access to health care in his budget proposal. He’s also calling for more money for health care for children and for housing efforts. 
by Dana Ferguson

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Abortion rights advocates push to end state funding for 'crisis pregnancy centers'

Abortion rights advocates push to end state funding for 'crisis pregnancy centers'

Dozens of anti-abortion centers have received millions of dollars from the state since 2005. Gov. Tim Walz could change this now that Democrats control the Capitol.
by Cathy Wurzer, Sam Stroozas and Alanna Elder

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'Going big': Walz to fill in rest of budget puzzle this week

'Going big': Walz to fill in rest of budget puzzle this week

As Gov. Tim Walz issues his complete budget proposal this week, he says he’s attempting to invigorate a state that has “lived on our laurels” of bygone days.
by Brian Bakst

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Abortion foes in Minnesota rally at Capitol on Roe anniversary

Abortion foes in Minnesota rally at Capitol on Roe anniversary

Abortion rights opponents are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last year to overturn the landmark Roe ruling. Now their efforts are focused on stopping DFL-led efforts to codify abortion protections into Minnesota state law.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Walz plan spends billions for businesses, workers and environment

Walz plan spends billions for businesses, workers and environment

Gov. Tim Walz laid out spending plans Thursday or starting a family and medical leave program, bolstering the pay of health care aides, speeding the development of clean energy and helping small businesses and farmers. 
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather

Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather

The Minnesota House of Representatives late Thursday approved a proposal to enshrine in state law the right to an abortion — and access to other reproductive health care. After hours of passionate debate, the House voted 69-65 to pass the bill.
by Dana Ferguson

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'Shaking things up': Minnesota’s LGBTQ lawmakers see new strength at Capitol

'Shaking things up': Minnesota’s LGBTQ lawmakers see new strength at Capitol

Nearly 50 years after Minnesota’s Allan Spear became one of the nation’s first openly gay legislators, LGBTQ lawmakers walked into the 2023 legislative session with the critical mass needed to form a caucus and flex some political muscle. They’re ready to use it.
by Sam Stroozas

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