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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.

Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles

Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles

A special session could happen as soon as Wednesday to finish approval of a new, two-year budget. One must be adopted by July 1 to avoid a partial government shutdown.
by Clay Masters and Peter Cox

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Minnesota lawmakers prepare for working weekend after blowing self-imposed deadline

Minnesota lawmakers prepare for working weekend after blowing self-imposed deadline

Some working groups dribbled out details of their budget bills Thursday after meeting in private to craft them. The largest pieces of Minnesota’s more than $66 billion budget remained unfinished.
by Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters and Peter Cox

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Politics Friday: Walz weighs in as state lawmakers head into overtime

Politics Friday: Walz weighs in as state lawmakers head into overtime

Minnesota lawmakers are inching closer to a special session, we get the view from Gov. Tim Walz. Plus, political analysis and an extended voices from the Capitol.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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A ‘last day’ goes by Minnesota lawmakers without a budget concluded; special session on tap

A ‘last day’ goes by Minnesota lawmakers without a budget concluded; special session on tap

Legislative leaders said they’ll head into a special session to complete work on a new two-year budget. Now, they just hope to finish before the holiday weekend.
by Clay Masters, Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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Budget pact will be put to test as Minnesota lawmakers fill in details, bring plan up for votes

Budget pact will be put to test as Minnesota lawmakers fill in details, bring plan up for votes

An agreement that sets parameters for a new two-year budget will allow for final negotiations and votes in the Legislature. It probably will require a special session to complete.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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Minnesota lawmakers reach budget deal with days left in session but dissent could be an obstacle

Minnesota lawmakers reach budget deal with days left in session but dissent could be an obstacle

Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers detailed the agreement after legislative leaders shared it with their caucus members. What’s less clear is whether there is sufficient time remaining to write and pass bills by midnight Monday.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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