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.

January 14, 2009 5:12 PM

Chief Justice: Courts need an additional $43 million

Minnesota's chief justice has detailed a list of consequences that would result if the court system has to cut 10 percent of its budget. Governor Pawlenty has asked all state department to detail how they would cut their spending by 10 percent as the state faces a $4.8 billion shortfall over the next two years.

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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January 14, 2009 8:06 AM

A taxing dilemma

With the state treasury facing projected $4.8 billion budget deficit, lawmakers must decide whether to make up some of that gap with additional revenue.

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January 11, 2009 3:00 PM

Legislative leaders start planning for economic stimulus

DFL leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate will highlight one of their priority proposals of the 2009 session Monday: a plan for creating jobs and boosting the state economy.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 8, 2009 4:35 PM

Officials outline dire effects of higher education cuts

Higher education officials told lawmakers at the State Capitol today that big budget cuts this session would be devastating to Minnesota's colleges and universities.

by Tim Post