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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.

What to watch at the Legislature this week: Paid family leave, guns, education

What to watch at the Legislature this week: Paid family leave, guns, education

Lawmakers are set to hear several bills that received hearings during last year’s session. Because the Legislature passed a two-year budget last year, they have more time this year to look at policy issues.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota to pitch anglers on going lead-free for loons

Minnesota to pitch anglers on going lead-free for loons

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is planning to launch a new program to encourage anglers to voluntarily switch to lead-free fishing tackle as a way to help save the common loon. Lead poisoning is a leading cause of death for Minnesota loons.
by Kirsti Marohn

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DFL, GOP lawmakers look for transit safety fix

DFL, GOP lawmakers look for transit safety fix

Lawmakers agree they want to address crime and fare evasion, but they have different ideas about how to do that.
by Tim Pugmire

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Revised insulin bill to get swift consideration in Minnesota House

Revised insulin bill to get swift consideration in Minnesota House

Frustrated by lack of progress, advocates for people with diabetes stepped up their call for quick action when the Minnesota Legislature returns to work. Differences remain over who would pay.
by Brian Bakst

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State Rep. Diane Loeffler of Minneapolis dies at age 66

State Rep. Diane Loeffler of Minneapolis dies at age 66

Loeffler, a DFLer first elected to the House in 2004, was a lifelong resident of Northeast Minneapolis. “She was just a powerhouse. It’s a huge loss for the Legislature,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman said.
by Brian Bakst and MPR News Staff

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State developing report card for assisted living facilities

State developing report card for assisted living facilities

Minnesota is developing an online report card system for assisted living facilities, a series of metrics that consumers could use to compare facilities. The state is working with the University of Minnesota to gather input on what that report card should look like.
by Peter Cox

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