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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.

Veterinarians bark about animal chiropractic bill

Veterinarians bark about animal chiropractic bill

A bill moving through the Legislature would allow human chiropractors to practice their work on animals as long as they had additional training.
by Tom Scheck

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State lawmakers return Tuesday after long Easter break

State lawmakers return Tuesday after long Easter break

State transportation officials say it's still not clear whether they can repair the Highway 23 brdige in St. Cloud, but either way, they'll look at new funding approved by the Legislature to help speed up a replacement. That's one of several issues expected to come up this week at the Capitol.

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The Legislature faces big dollar issues when it resumes

The Legislature faces big dollar issues when it resumes

While the Capitol building is quiet this weekend, House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher says the Legislature has already accomplished a great deal.
by Minnesota News Network

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Swanson showcases union support

Swanson showcases union support

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is showing her support for organized labor at a time when some attorneys on her staff claim they've felt her wrath for trying to form a union in her office.
by Tim Pugmire

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Bill eliminates tax breaks for businesses

Bill eliminates tax breaks for businesses

The Chair of the Minnesota House Tax committee wants to eliminate tax breaks for businesses. In exchange, taxes would be cut for all businesses.
by Tom Scheck

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There will be blood: New law allows 16-year-olds to donate

There will be blood: New law allows 16-year-olds to donate

Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a bill into law Tuesday that will allow 16-year-olds to donate blood with their parents' permission.
by Tom Scheck

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Sesquicentennial organizers look for state money

A Minnesota House committee on Monday heard a request to give the state's Sesquicentennial Commission money to help pay for the state's 150th birthday celebration.
by Tom Weber

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What does the chief justice do?

In naming Eric Magnuson the next Chief Justice, the governor did more than just add a new person to the seven-member court. The chief plays an important role in guiding the
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Sesquicentennial fundraising lags

A legislative committee will discuss Monday whether to give more taxpayer money to the state's sesquicentennial commission.
by Tom Weber

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