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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.

Minn. Senate approves $329M public works bill

Minn. Senate approves $329M public works bill

The Minnesota Senate voted Monday to put $329 million on the state's credit card to fix up college buildings, renovate St. Paul's Como Zoo and expand the St. Cloud Civic Center.

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Senate DFLers propose $1 billion in education cuts

Senate DFLers propose $1 billion in education cuts

Senate DFLers are proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to public education funding as part of their budget deficit reduction plan.
by Tom Scheck

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Local governments want to cut costs by not publishing

Local government officials and the Minnesota Newspaper Association are at odds over whether a long-standing requirement to publish certain government information should continue.
by Tom Scheck

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Local officials want more control, fewer orders from the state

Local officials want more control, fewer orders from the state

With the state facing a $4.6 billion budget deficit, officials say it's inevitable that cities and counties will see some cuts in funding. In exchange, local officials want fewer mandates from the state telling them what they need to do.
by Tom Scheck

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Unions push back on Pawlenty's call for pay freeze

Unions push back on Pawlenty's call for pay freeze

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has repeatedly urged public employees at all levels of government to accept a salary freeze as a way to avoid layoffs. But union leaders say that's an unrealistic promise.
by Tim Pugmire

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Medical marijuana bill takes another step forward

Medical marijuana bill takes another step forward

A bill to allow the medical use of marijuana in Minnesota has cleared another committee in the state Senate.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minn. bill would remove property tax cap

Minn. bill would remove property tax cap

A key Minnesota Senate panel has voted to undo a property tax relief plan, a cap on local property tax levies, that helped seal last year's budget deal.

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Outdoor panel splits over how to spend amendment money

Outdoor panel splits over how to spend amendment money

The committee setting priorities for spending a portion of Minnesota's new sales tax is divided over how to spend the first round of money.
by Tim Nelson

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Tax talk heating up at the state Capitol

A bill introduced today would expand the state sales tax to clothing. And a new report on the state's tax system is expected to add fuel to the idea of raising taxes as part of budget fix.
by Tim Pugmire

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Twin Cities mayors worry about their budgets

Twin Cities mayors worry about their budgets

Federal stimulus money may help take the sting away from the loss of state money. The mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis talk about balancing budgets and dealing with a flagging economy.

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