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.

February 18, 2008 2:00 PM

Minn. lawmaker convicted in domestic assault apologizes

A state lawmaker who was convicted last summer on a domestic assault charge is asking for forgiveness from his Minnesota House colleagues.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 18, 2008 10:58 AM

Transportation bill is on the fast track at the Legislature

A multibillion dollar transportation funding bill is heading for a vote this week in the Minnesota House and Senate.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 15, 2008 2:53 PM

Court system short of cash

The Minnesota judicial system is reporting a deficit, and a group is studying the possibility of closing county courtrooms.

by Dan Olson

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February 15, 2008 12:42 PM

A day for Vietnam Vets

A bill creating Vietnam Veterans Day clears Minn. House panel.

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February 14, 2008 2:15 PM

How money in outdoors/arts amendment would be split

Here's how the money would be split if voters adopt a constitutional amendment raising the state sales tax for outdoors and arts programs.

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February 14, 2008 2:12 PM

Wording of the outdoors/arts amendment question

Here is the question that will appear on the November ballot seeking to amend the state's constitution for outdoors and arts programs.

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February 14, 2008 8:50 AM

Bill would give lawmakers power to call special session

One proposal lawmakers might address this year deals with who can call a special session.

by Tom Weber

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February 13, 2008 12:50 PM

Legislature aims for higher bonding for higher education

A new Bell Museum, building renovations at Minnesota State University Mankato, and a long list of college campus repairs await word of state bonding money.

by Art Hughes

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February 13, 2008 4:00 AM

St. Cloud officials eagerly await Pawlenty's State of the State address

This year Gov. Tim Pawlenty will deliver his State of the State address in St. Cloud. That has local officials wondering if something big is in store for their city.

by Tim Post