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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.

Bill to forgive Xcel Center loan goes to the governor

Bill to forgive Xcel Center loan goes to the governor

State lawmakers have passed an economic development budget bill that includes a contentious loan provision for St. Paul.
by Tim Pugmire

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U of M president concerned about budget cuts

U of M president concerned about budget cuts

University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks joins Midday as Gov. Pawlenty and the Legislature discuss plans to cut higher education funding.
by Robert Bruininks

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Hospitals favor higher taxes over budget cuts

Hospitals favor higher taxes over budget cuts

Officials representing the state's hospitals say they're so concerned about the level of cuts in Gov. Pawlenty's budget plan that they would support increasing a tax on health care providers to prevent the cuts.
by Tom Scheck

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Cities, state wrangle over low-level speeding fines

Cities, state wrangle over low-level speeding fines

Cities across Minnesota are hoping this is the year the Legislature clarifies whether they can issue fines for minor traffic stops.
by Tom Scheck

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Nuclear power moratorium remains in Minnesota

Nuclear power moratorium remains in Minnesota

The Minnesota House has rejected an effort to lift the state's ban on new nuclear power plants.
by Tim Pugmire

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Medical marijuana bill clears Minn. Senate

Medical marijuana bill clears Minn. Senate

The Minnesota Senate has approved legislation that would allow medical marijuana use for seriously ill patients.

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Minnesota tries to block online gambling

State officials have directed 11 telephone and Internet service providers to block nearly 200 gambling Web sites.

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House, Senate pass health and welfare bills

House, Senate pass health and welfare bills

The Minnesota House and Senate have passed separate Health and Human Services finance bills that use federal economic stimulus money to maintain current eligibility for state-subsidized health benefits. Both versions reduce spending, but not by as much as Gov. Tim Pawlenty has called for.
by Tim Pugmire

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