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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.

Lawmakers to mull restrictions on sulfide mining

Lawmakers to mull restrictions on sulfide mining

The fight is on over sulfide metals mining in northern Minnesota. A bill introduced at the Capitol today could put new restrictions on mining for metals like copper and nickel.
by Bob Kelleher

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Minn. Dems ask public for ideas to fix $5B deficit

Minn. Dems ask public for ideas to fix $5B deficit

Democrats who control the Minnesota Legislature are taking the state's $5 billion budget shortfall to the people in a series of town hall meetings that begin Thursday in Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud and Willmar.
by Martiga Lohn

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Minn. panel recommends business tax cuts

Minn. panel recommends business tax cuts

A business-oriented tax panel created by Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants to eliminate corporate income taxes while raising the cigarette tax and broadening the sales tax.

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Minn. officials say stimulus will ease budget pain

Minn. officials say stimulus will ease budget pain

With the U.S. House and Senate expected to vote soon on a $789 billion economic stimulus bill, officials at the Minnesota State Capitol are still trying to figure out what it means for them. Lawmakers held a meeting this afternoon to discuss how the money could be spent.
by Tom Scheck

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Transportation projects top the list, but is there enough money?

Transportation projects top the list, but is there enough money?

The new stimulus agreement sends $46 billion to transportation projects such as highway, bridge and mass transit construction. While Minnesota's share of that is not known, the federal funds are sure to be another factor as lawmakers figure out how much to spend on road projects.
by Sen. Julianne Ortman

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Medical marijuana supporters try again

Medical marijuana supporters try again

Supporters of a bill to legalize medical marijuana in Minnesota say they think bipartisan momentum is building for their cause this year. A state Senate committee approved the retooled measure today, but law enforcement and the governor remain opposed.
by Tim Pugmire

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Ritchie proposes election reforms

Ritchie proposes election reforms

The state official who oversaw the recount in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race says it's time to allow early voting in Minnesota.
by Tom Scheck

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