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.

April 28, 2008 2:56 PM

Ticket-buying software gets heave-ho from Minnesota

A teen pop star has unwittingly prompted a new law in Minnesota dealing with concert ticket sales.

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April 25, 2008 5:35 PM

Pawlenty vetoes transportation bill over Real ID provision

Gov. Pawlenty has vetoed a transportation policy bill that included a provision to opt out of a new federal driver's license system.

by Tom Scheck

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April 24, 2008 4:45 PM

Biodiesel mandate sparks food fight

Several lawmakers questioned efforts to increase the content of biodiesel in diesel fuel sold in Minnesota, saying it would increase already rising food prices.

by Tom Scheck

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April 23, 2008 4:01 PM

Both houses OK studies anticipating greenhouse gas limits

Both houses of the Minnesota Legislature have approved bills anticipating limits on greenhouse gases.

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April 21, 2008 5:50 PM

Pawlenty's opening budget offer takes less from health fund

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has offered to use less of a health care fund that Democrats want to protect for health care policy changes.

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April 18, 2008 3:10 AM

Bridge victims' fund stuck at Capitol

With a month left in the 2008 Legislative session, that plan to compensate victims of the 35W bridge collapse is stuck.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 17, 2008 10:00 AM

House passes resolution supporting trade with Cuba

State lawmakers are showing their support for re-establishing trade relations with Cuba.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 16, 2008 4:16 PM

Senate approves bill for surrogate mother contracts

The Minnesota Senate has given preliminary approval to legislation that sets new regulations for surrogate mother contracts.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 14, 2008 10:49 AM

Pawlenty to announce foreclosure help

Gov. Tim Pawlenty will hold a news conference this afternoon to announce new measures to help Minnesota homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure.

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April 13, 2008 3:00 PM

Courting disaster: Courts feel budget pinch

People who work in Minnesota's judicial system say they can't absorb any more budget cuts.

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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