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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.

Recreational marijuana bill on edge of becoming Minnesota law

Recreational marijuana bill on edge of becoming Minnesota law

The Minnesota House passed the final version of a marijuana legalization bill that would permit possession starting in August. Retail shops won’t open for at least a year.
by Brian Bakst

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Capitol roundup: Paid family leave advances, tax deal struck

Capitol roundup: Paid family leave advances, tax deal struck

The Legislature churned toward its adjournment deadline by putting a paid family and medical leave plan within reach of reality while grasping for a deal to pay for transportation.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Gov. Tim Walz on the work wrapping up around the Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz on the work wrapping up around the Capitol

The Minnesota Legislature is getting closer to adjournment with final votes on some big bills left to be taken before next week. Gov. Tim Walz joins Cathy Wurzer to talk about what to expect for the final stretch of the session and beyond.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota Senate and House pass $2.2 billion in new school funding

Minnesota Senate and House pass $2.2 billion in new school funding

Lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate voted to increase the amount the state contributes to the general education formula, plus new money for libraries, school support staff, menstrual products in school and changes in reading instruction. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Paid sick and safe time sent to Walz for signature

Paid sick and safe time sent to Walz for signature

A paid sick and safe time benefit for Minnesota workers is included in a larger jobs bill passed by the Senate and the House Tuesday. Around 900,000 workers would be covered by the proposal.
by Dana Ferguson

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Walz signs $240 million lead pipe removal bill 

Walz signs $240 million lead pipe removal bill 

Minnesota lawmakers are committing hundreds of millions of dollars to get lead out of drinking water throughout Minnesota. But Minneapolis, with 47,000 private lead service lines, estimates it will take much more money to take care of all of them.
by Michelle Wiley

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