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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.

Governor's hometown hits hard times

Governor's hometown hits hard times

City officials in South St. Paul worry that cuts in state aid by native son Tim Pawlenty will cause big problems.
by Tom Scheck

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School districts have nearly $1 billion in reserve

School districts have nearly $1 billion in reserve

At a time when many Minnesota school boards have been cutting programs and laying off teachers, school districts as a whole are sitting on record budget reserves.
by Tim Pugmire

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Senate education bill cuts spending

Senate education bill cuts spending

The Senate education committee unveiled a bill Wednesday that would reduce school spending by $972 million. But that number would be cut in half when federal stimulus money is factored in.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota-Wisconsin sharing to save $10M each

Minnesota-Wisconsin sharing to save $10M each

The governors of Minnesota and Wisconsin say after looking at ways the two states can work together to save money, they've identified about $10 million in savings for each state.
by Tom Scheck and Martiga Lohn

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House DFLers propose $200 million for public works

House DFLers propose $200 million for public works

Democrats in the Minnesota House have proposed a $200 million public works bill that borrows money for higher education, rail projects and flood mitigation.
by Tom Scheck

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Minn. grandmother: Make fishing free for elders

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would let all Minnesota residents age 90 or older fish for free.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minn. House looks at $200M public-works bill

The Minnesota House is looking for about $200 million worth of construction projects to start quickly and put people to work.

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Pawlenty proposes state workers take unpaid leave

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is proposing that state employees agree to take up to 48 days of unpaid leave over the next two years as a way to save money. Union officials say the plan for forced furloughs is unacceptable.
by Tim Pugmire

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Pawlenty to meet with DFL, warns against tax hikes

Pawlenty to meet with DFL, warns against tax hikes

Gov. Tim Pawlenty said he has invited top legislative Democrats to his office on Thursday to discuss fixing Minnesota's deficit.
by Martiga Lohn

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Key lawmakers sell their education funding proposals

Key lawmakers sell their education funding proposals

K-12 education funding is 40 percent of the state budget. Gov. Pawlenty and House and Senate lawmakers are considering different education funding proposals in the face of a $4.6 billion deficit.

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