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.

March 23, 2009 10:50 AM

DFL budget revenue the big question at the Capitol

State lawmakers now have three budget proposals to consider as they try to solve a projected $4.6 billion deficit. But big questions remain about the new tax revenue that House and Senate Democrats say they need to make their plans work.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Pugmire

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March 20, 2009 3:00 PM

Criminal intelligence bill runs into stiff opposition at Capitol

A proposal to give police in Minnesota the authority to collect secret data that isn't directly related to a crime ran into stiff opposition at the Capitol Friday.

by Tim Nelson

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March 20, 2009 9:59 AM

Pawlenty calls on DFLers to get specific about tax plan

Gov. Pawlenty is criticizing Democrats in both the House and Senate for not saying which taxes they plan to increase to balance the budget.

by Tom Scheck

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March 20, 2009 9:24 AM

Three plans to balance the state budget; will any of them work?

Key lawmakers of both parties debate the merits of the new tax and spending proposals from Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the Senate DFL and the House DFL.

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March 18, 2009 4:00 PM

Pawlenty wants Minnesota to test mileage tax

State officials say Minnesota is working on a pilot program to test the idea of charging drivers for each mile they drive. Other states around the country are considering a vehicle mileage tax, as revenues from the gas tax are expected to decline.

by Tim Nelson

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March 18, 2009 9:15 AM

Senators respond to Pawlenty's new budget proposal

Using federal stimulus funds, Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposes a further increase for K-12 schools and restores cuts made to colleges and universities -- but also cuts spending on health care. Two state senators react the the proposal.

by Richard Cohen

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March 17, 2009 2:33 PM

Pawlenty uses stimulus money to reverse budget cuts

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's revised budget proposal uses money from the federal stimulus package to restore funding to some programs that were cut in his earlier budget.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 17, 2009 11:52 AM

Marriage amendment back, not likely to see action

A group of Minnesota religious leaders are pressing for action at the state Capitol for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in the state. But the effort isn't likely to get very far this year.

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March 16, 2009 4:36 PM

New tax plan up for discussion at the Capitol

A new revenue plan is on the table at the State Capitol. The chair of the House Taxes Committee introduced a wide-ranging bill today that would raise some taxes and cut others.

by Tom Scheck