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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.

'08 session is the last for pioneering Minnesota legislator

'08 session is the last for pioneering Minnesota legislator

Rep. Neva Walker has decided not to seek re-election in 2008. Walker broke ground in 2000 when she became Minnesota's first and only black woman ever elected to the Legislature.

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House GOP expels convicted lawmaker

House GOP expels convicted lawmaker

Republicans in the Minnesota House have voted to permanently remove Rep. Mark Olson of Big Lake from their caucus, after his conviction on a domestic abuse charge.
by Tim Pugmire

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Budget shortfall at $373 million

Budget shortfall at $373 million

State Finance officials say a struggling economy is forcing Minnesota's budget into a deficit again. Forecasters say the state will see a $373 million deficit by mid-2009. Gov. Pawlenty and state lawmakers are now faced with raising taxes, cutting spending or spending a part of the budget reserve to balance the state's budget.
by Tom Scheck

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State lawmakers examine education funding system

State lawmakers examine education funding system

State lawmakers are still analyzing this month's school levy votes and the need for changes in the education finance system.
by Tim Pugmire

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Predatory lending law causes headaches for some home buyers

Predatory lending law causes headaches for some home buyers

Several mortgage brokers, real estate agents and small business owners say Minnesota's new predatory lending law is making it difficult for self-employed people to get a loan.
by Tom Scheck

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A Capitol photographer

A Capitol photographer

The Minnesota State Capitol building has been around for 102 years. For almost a third of that time, Tom Olmscheid has been taking pictures of it.

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A conversation with Jim Ramstad

A conversation with Jim Ramstad

Minnesota's 3rd District Rep. Jim Ramstad joins Gary Eichten on Midday to discuss his decision to retire from Congress.

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Early-morning action sends flood aid to SE Minnesota

Early-morning action sends flood aid to SE Minnesota

Gov. Pawlenty signed the flood relief package early Wednesday morning after it passed the House and Senate. The governor called lawmakers back into a one-day special session. But there are some hints that another special session may be on the horizon if federal funding for the I-35W bridge doesn't come through.
by Tom Scheck

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Agreement reached on special session

Agreement reached on special session

Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Monday called a special session of the Legislature to pass a flood relief package.
by Tom Scheck

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Flood relief dilemma: Cash or credit?

Flood relief dilemma: Cash or credit?

Gov. Pawlenty says he's optimistic that he will call a special session of the Minnesota Legislature soon. But he and DFL leaders differ on whether the state should borrow relief money or use cash the state already has.
by Tom Scheck

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