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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.

Pawlenty, lawmakers warn of huge spending cuts

Pawlenty, lawmakers warn of huge spending cuts

Gov. Pawlenty and state lawmakers are warning residents that big spending cuts will be needed to balance a huge state budget shortfall -- $5.27 billion over the next two and a half years.
by Tim Pugmire

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Health care programs might see cuts as state tightens budget belt

Health care programs might see cuts as state tightens budget belt

The health and human services budget accounts for more than a quarter of the state's general fund spending. With the projected $5.2 billion state budget deficit, it is very likely that state-sponsored health care programs will be one of the first areas lawmakers review as they try to close the budget gap.
by Lorna Benson

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State economist says deficit recovery won't come easily

State economist says deficit recovery won't come easily

Today the Minnesota state goverment announced that we are facing a $5.2 billion budget deficit over the next 2 1/2 years. Minnsota State Economist Tom Stinson says the recovery will not come easily.
by Annie Baxter

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The budget forecast calls for pain

The budget forecast calls for pain

As state finance officials announce the size of the looming budget deficit, lawmakers are already considering deep spending cuts and tax increases.
by Phil Krinkie

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State officials predict 'historic' budget deficit

State officials predict 'historic' budget deficit

Minnesota finance officials announce Thursday the size of the deficit they see looming on the state budget horizon. Recent predictions say the shortfall could surpass $4 billion, and lawmakers will need to consider deep spending cuts and tax increases.
by Tim Pugmire and Martiga Lohn

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Budget double trouble

Budget double trouble

State government leaders are facing a budget double-whammy. Spending cuts may have to come sooner than expected because of a shortfall in the current two-year state budget, in addition to an expected multi-billion dollar deficit for the next biennium.

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Tax debate already beginning at Capitol

Tax debate already beginning at Capitol

Minnesota lawmakers will consider major changes in state tax policy next year as they try to solve a multi-billion dollar budget deficit.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota government revenue dips in October

Minnesota government revenue dips in October

A monthly revenue update from state budget officials shows that individual income taxes, corporate taxes and sales taxes were all lower than projected.

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