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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.

Gov. Pawlenty reflects on the session

Gov. Pawlenty reflects on the session

Gov. Tim Pawlenty faced large DFL majorities in both houses of the Legislature this session, but with the help of his veto pen and a united Republican caucus, he held his ground on a number of fronts, including blocking several tax increases. Pawlenty analyzes the session on Midday.

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Pawlenty 'willing to listen' on special session option

Pawlenty 'willing to listen' on special session option

Gov. Pawlenty is refusing to slam the door shut on a special session to pass a reconfigured tax bill. But he said he's doubtful the Legislature can pull off a quick meeting.
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty veto puts library merger in jeopardy

Plans for a merger between the Minneapolis and Hennepin County library systems have hit a major snag. Gov. Pawlenty vetoed a funding request this week that would have paid for $4.5 million in transition costs.
by Brandt Williams

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Pawlenty vetoes tax bill

Pawlenty vetoes tax bill

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has vetoed a bill providing aid to local governments, business tax breaks and a financial guarantee for the 2008 Republican National Convention.
by Tom Scheck

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What did DFLers get out of the legislative session?

What did DFLers get out of the legislative session?

Despite sizable majorities in the House and Senate, DFLers were unable to push through a gas tax increase to pay for transportation or an income tax increase on wealthy Minnesotans to pay for education spending or property tax relief. A veto threat also hangs over the tax bill passed in the final hours of the session.

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Pawlenty trims three budget bills before signing them

Pawlenty trims three budget bills before signing them

Gov. Tim Pawlenty approved budget bills for health and welfare programs, economic development and state agency operations on Friday, after trimming spending provisions that weren't to his liking.
by Martiga Lohn

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Senate president arrested on DWI charge

Senate president arrested on DWI charge

James Metzen, the president of the Minnesota Senate, faces drunken driving charges after his arrest early Tuesday in South St. Paul, just hours after he gaveled the 2007 session to a close.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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Pawlenty threatens to veto tax bill

Pawlenty threatens to veto tax bill

Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Tuesday that a tax bill approved by the Minnesota Legislature is "headed in the direction of a veto," but its demise wouldn't force a special session.
by Mike Mulcahy, Mark Zdechlik, Laura McCallum and Tom Scheck

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Midday live at the Capitol

Midday live at the Capitol

Legislators have until midnight Monday to finish their business before the constitutionally-mandated adjournment deadline. Analysts and a host of lawmakers discuss what's been accomplished and what remains to be done during Midday's two-hour end-of-session broadcast.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Former governors offer advice on ending a session

Former governors offer advice on ending a session

Legislators and the governor have three days to wrap things up -- and there is much wrapping left to do. Two of Minnesota's former governors have some advice for today's lawmakers on bringing the session to a successful conclusion.

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