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.

May 12, 2008 2:38 PM

Counting down to the final hours at the Capitol

There's one week to go before the legislative session ends, and there's still a $935 million dollar budget gap.

by Tom Crann and Tom Scheck

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May 12, 2008 12:00 PM

Biodiesel requirement and veterans benefits signed into law

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has signed a bill that requires diesel fuel to contain a greater share of plant-based fuel and allows soldiers' family members to take time off for military events.

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May 12, 2008 8:47 AM

Still negotiating at the Capitol

In the final week of the legislative session, former State Sens. Roger Moe and Duane Benson join Midday to discuss the issues lawmakers have yet to deal with, from the budget to a new state park to the Central Corridor.

by Duane Benson

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May 9, 2008 12:05 PM

Budget talks on hold

Budget talks between Gov. Tim Pawlenty and the Legislature are on hold, because the governor is in Pequot Lakes for the annual fishing opener.

by Tom Scheck

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May 7, 2008 6:25 PM

House votes to allow aid for embryonic stem cell research

The Minnesota House has approved legislation that would allow state money to pay for embryonic stem cell research. Supporters say the research shows promise in treating a variety of diseases. Critics say it is unethical because an embryo is usually destroyed in the process.

by Tom Scheck

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May 5, 2008 3:12 PM

Pawlenty signs bovine TB prevention bill

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has signed legislation aimed at stopping the spread of bovine tuberculosis in northwestern Minnesota.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 5, 2008 12:55 PM

Pawlenty: Property tax cap is key to passing a budget

Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants to use substantially less money from a health care access fund to balance the budget, but he's digging in his heels on a property tax cap.

by Tim Pugmire