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.

April 17, 2013 4:33 PM

Transportation tax proposal looks at wholesaler fee

The Senate Transportation Finance Committee approved a spending bill Wednesday that would change the way the state collects the gas tax to pay for roads and bridges.

by Jessica Mador

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April 16, 2013 2:08 PM

Tax breaks slated to lure Baxter International expansion

Top Minnesota lawmakers say they either don't know or can't say which pharmaceutical company they're trying to lure to the state with a tax break gaining steam at the Capitol.

by Tom Scheck

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April 16, 2013 1:42 AM

Vikings stadium: Lawmakers to consider changing paper, electronic gambling rules

The chair of Minnesota’s House Commerce Committee said he will initiate discussions about changing electronic gambling rules Tuesday, aiming to improve revenues that are falling far short of the amount needed to fund the state’s share of the $1 billion Vikings stadium. Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL-Inver Grove Heights) said the time to make changes is…

by Tim Nelson

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April 15, 2013 5:10 PM

House Democrats lower state’s price-tag for Mayo plan

House Democrats lower the state commitment by $200 million.

by Tom Scheck

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April 15, 2013 6:32 AM

Lawmakers to vote on economy, jobs bill

The Minnesota House is set to vote Monday on a funding package for economic development programs, foreign trade offices and job training.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 15, 2013 6:18 AM

Monday vote for new transit finance package

The Minnesota House Transportation Finance Committee is expected to vote Monday on a transportation spending bill that would allow all counties to impose a half-cent sales tax and a $10 annual vehicle registration fee to pay for infrastructure improvements.

by Jessica Mador

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April 15, 2013 4:00 AM

Until health law takes hold, many grapple with insurance limbo

For some people, big changes under the federal health care law cannot come soon enough. The law takes full effect in January, and before then many people will enter health insurance limbo as they lose coverage, including some who will age out of their parents' plans. The precise number of those losing their insurance is unclear, but researchers indicate it could be in the hundreds of thousands nationwide.

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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April 15, 2013 4:00 AM

Pet breeders play defense as activists press for licensing bill

After six failed attempts, a bill that would require dog and cat breeders in Minnesota to obtain licenses could begin to move through the Legislature this year, thanks to the efforts of animal welfare advocates who contend it is far too easy for breeders to peddle animals online.

by Sasha Aslanian