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 hopes to boost 'green' jobs
Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he will push tax credits and other incentives to companies that add jobs in the renewable energy field.
State Sen. Dan Larson, DFL-Bloomington, says he plans to give up his District 63 seat two years early to take a job with a Minneapolis law firm.
Public defenders to stop representing poor parents in child protection cases
Beginning July 8, state public defenders outside of Hennepin County will no longer represent parents in child protection cases, or in specialty courts such as drug court, because of budget cuts. Children will wait longer in foster care.