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 2, 2009 9:31 AM

New state budget forecast out this week

It's a big week at the State Capitol. A new economic forecast comes out Tuesday, and all signs are pointing to an even bigger state budget deficit. The budget is just one of the many issues coming up this week for state lawmakers.

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March 2, 2009 7:14 AM

State colleges prepare for budget cuts

St. Cloud State University already lost $1.6 million when Gov. Pawlenty used his budget-cutting authority late last year.

by Ambar Espinoza

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February 27, 2009 2:46 PM

How Minnesota should deal with the budget deficit

Former Republican Gov. Al Quie and former DFL Sen. Majority Leader Roger Moe offer advice on how to deal with the state's current $4.8 billion budget deficit, which could get even bigger when a new forecast comes out this week.

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February 27, 2009 2:16 PM

Tax-free duds could be budget casualty in Minn.

Minnesota is one of just a few states that don't tax clothing sales. But calls to extend the sales tax to clothes are expected to grow as state leaders confront a nearly $5 billion deficit.

by Martiga Lohn

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February 25, 2009 5:00 PM

Ban on smoking in cars with kids advances

A Minnesota Senate panel approved a bill Wednesday to ban smoking in cars when children are passengers.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 25, 2009 9:44 AM

Federal money to fund Minn. highway improvements

Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced $180 million worth of new road and bridge projects in greater Minnesota today. The projects will be funded by federal stimulus dollars.

by Sea Stachura

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February 25, 2009 6:55 AM

Pawlenty: Courts need to modernize

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is pushing back against a drive by state court officials to avert funding cuts. Pawlenty said that court budgets need trimming as a way to pressure them to modernize their inefficient processes.

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February 25, 2009 3:00 AM

Lawmakers propose flurry of constitutional amendments

In the pursuit of better government, Minnesota lawmakers are considering a dozen proposals to change the state constitution.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 24, 2009 9:50 AM

Lawmakers want to shuffle inmates, sex offenders

Several Republican lawmakers want to save the state more than $100 million by shuffling medium-security state prisoners and civilly committed sex offenders.

by Tim Pugmire