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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.

Chief Justice: Courts need an additional $43 million

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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A taxing dilemma

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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Keeping your elections clean

Keeping your elections clean

Lawmakers are considering changes to Minnesota's election laws to address weaknesses exposed in the recent election and recount.

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Legislators open 2009 session

Legislators open 2009 session

State lawmakers return to St. Paul today for the start of the 2009 legislative session, and a battle over taxes is looming.
by Tim Pugmire

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