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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.

House and Senate to vote despite Pawlenty's objection

House and Senate to vote despite Pawlenty's objection

A conference committee approved a bill that authorizes $925 million in general fund debt plus millions more from other sources.
by Tom Scheck

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Bonding bill, Take 1: Plan advancing minus Pawlenty blessing

Bonding bill, Take 1: Plan advancing minus Pawlenty blessing

After being stuck in neutral for weeks, a bill financing state construction projects is ready for final Minnesota House and Senate votes. But they probably won't be the last votes.

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Pawlenty, lawmakers take action on foreclosures

Pawlenty, lawmakers take action on foreclosures

Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Tuesday that a federal grant will help the state pay for more foreclosure counselors. Earlier in the day the Minnesota House passed several bills targeting some of the secondary effects of foreclosures.
by Tim Pugmire

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Hennepin, Dakota Counties approve sales tax hike

Hennepin, Dakota Counties approve sales tax hike

Hennepin and Dakota Counties Tuesday joined Anoka and Ramsey counties in raising their sales tax to help pay for public transit. Scott County commissioners rejected the idea.
by Tom Weber

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Gambling revenues decline after smoking ban

A new report shows charitable gambling revenue in Minnesota has declined since a statewide smoking ban took effect.
by Tim Pugmire

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Senate committees recommend approval of key appointments

Senate committees recommend approval of key appointments

Two commissioners from Gov. Tim Pawlenty's administration won confirmation support today from Senate committees.
by Tim Pugmire

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Senate agrees on health care reform package

Senate agrees on health care reform package

The Minnesota Senate gave final approval today to a bill to revamp the state's health care system.
by Tim Pugmire

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Senate Democrats turn to checking account, cuts to fix deficit

Senate Democrats turn to checking account, cuts to fix deficit

Senate Democrats offered a deficit fix Friday that would drain the state's checking account and go after the Republican National Convention, E-85 ethanol fuel and other items close to Gov. Tim Pawlenty's heart.
by Martiga Lohn

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Auditor to examine allegations against Minn. AG's office

Auditor to examine allegations against Minn. AG's office

Minnesota's Legislative Auditor will conduct a preliminary investigation into allegations of misconduct within the office of Attorney General Lori Swanson.
by Tim Pugmire

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