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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.

Minneapolis closes budget year on strained note

Minneapolis closes budget year on strained note

The Minneapolis City Council meets Friday for the last time this year. Before council members take a holiday break, they will vote on the 2009 budget and a hiring freeze. Both measures have either been shaped by, or made necessary because of local and national financial woes.
by Brandt Williams

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Mayors: December cuts in state aid would be disastrous

Mayors: December cuts in state aid would be disastrous

City officials from throughout Minnesota converged on the Capitol today to demand their state funding be spared from budget cuts. They say they want to do their part to help, but the timing of the cuts would mean financial disaster.
by Tim Pugmire

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The big job ahead

The big job ahead

Governor Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota legislative leaders face an historic budget situation. They need to agree on measures that will fix a $5.2 million shortfall for the current and coming bienniums.

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The $5 billion dilemma

The $5 billion dilemma

State lawmakers are searching for solutions to a projected state budget deficit of $5.2 billion. They are facing both short-term and long-term cuts to address shortfalls in the current and coming bienniums.

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State legislators begin work on deficit solutions

State legislators begin work on deficit solutions

A list of about $700 million in unspent state money will be a target for lawmakers and Gov. Tim Pawlenty as they search for $426 million in budget cuts. Democratic leaders are pushing for a public process involving legislative hearings before deciding what to cut.
by Tim Pugmire

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Some fear state might seek money meant for environment

Some fear state might seek money meant for environment

Of all the people keeping a worried eye on the projected state budget shortfall, environmental advocates are probably a little less worried than most. That's because of the historic vote in November for a new sales tax to boost investments in Minnesota's natural resources.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Education could take a big hit during budget deficit

Education could take a big hit during budget deficit

As state lawmakers start looking at ways to plug the $5.2 billion dollar deficit announced Thursday, it's going to be tough to not consider cuts to education. About 40 percent of the state budget goes to K-12 schools and nearly 9 percent funds higher education.
by Tim Post

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Pawlenty: This is not going to be easy

Pawlenty: This is not going to be easy

Governor Pawlenty and DFL legislative leaders are scheduled to have breakfast this morning to talk about the state budget. Finance officials announced yesterday that Minnesota is facing a projected $5.2 billion budget shortfall over the next 2 1/2 years.
by Tom Scheck

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State legislators prepare to battle red ink

State legislators prepare to battle red ink

Minnesota is facing a projected budget deficit of more than $5 billion over the next two and a half years. Midmorning talks with two state legislators about the options on the table to balance the budget during the next legislative session.

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