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2025 Minnesota legislative session

MPR News is your source for updates on the 2025 Minnesota legislative session. Whether you’re looking for information about a new law or want an update on state funding decisions, you can find it here.

No deal on a state budget yet

No deal on a state budget yet

Gov. Tim Pawlenty and legislative leaders say they're still trying to find a compromise for erasing the state's $4.6 billion budget deficit, but the clock is quickly running out. A closed-door meeting today produced no breakthrough agreement.
by Tim Pugmire

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Safety net hospitals face tough choices

Safety net hospitals face tough choices

Minnesota's safety net hospitals are sifting through their options after Gov. Pawlenty eliminated public insurance coverage for up to 35,000 of the state's poorest adults in order to balance the budget.
by Lorna Benson

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Higher education cuts could mean tuition hike

If Gov. Pawlenty balances Minnesota's budget deficit by making cuts on his own, it's likely higher education funding could take a hit. The governor says he could slash as much as $190 million from the budgets of the state's colleges over the next two years. If those cuts go through, Minnesota college officials say they'll need to raise tuition significantly.
by Tim Post

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House votes for tougher seat belt law

The Minnesota House waited until the last day of the session to pass a bill that would allow police to stop vehicles solely for seat belt violations.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota leaders on the struggle over taxes

Minnesota leaders on the struggle over taxes

Governor Pawlenty says through a spokesman that he will veto the latest tax bill sent to him by the Legislature. The governor will make cuts on his own. Two legislators on either side of the aisle talk about the continuing revenue gap and the best ways to close it.
by Sen. Julianne Ortman

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DFL, Pawlenty at standstill as time runs out

DFL, Pawlenty at standstill as time runs out

On the last day of the legislative session, it doesn't appear DFL legislative leaders and Gov. Pawlenty are going to reach agreement on a two year budget.
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty, DFL still at odds over budget

Pawlenty, DFL still at odds over budget

Gov. Tim Pawlenty and DFL legislative leaders went back to the bargaining table on Saturday but the two sides are no closer to a compromise.
by Tom Scheck

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Midday live at the Capitol

Midday live at the Capitol

Midday broadcasts live from the Capitol on the closing day of the Minnesota Legislature's 2009 session.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Pawlenty, lawmakers remain at odds over budget issues

Pawlenty, lawmakers remain at odds over budget issues

With time ticking away until the end of the legislative session, Gov. Pawlenty and DFL leaders plan to meet at 11 a.m. today to try and reach a budget deal. Pawlenty announced yesterday that he will not call lawmakers back for a special session and will balance the budget on his own if a budget deal isn't reached.
by Tom Scheck

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Lawmakers at standstill over outdoors, arts money

Lawmakers at standstill over outdoors, arts money

Six months after voters approved a 3/8 cent sales tax increase to fund environmental and arts projects, lawmakers are deadlocked over how to spend the money.
by Tim Nelson

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