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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.

Minn. committees to vote on same-sex marriage bill

Minn. committees to vote on same-sex marriage bill

Committees in the Minnesota House and Senate are poised to vote on -- and likely pass -- bills to legalize same-sex marriage Tuesday.

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Methadone clinic bill passes committee

Methadone clinic bill passes committee

A bill that would further regulate methadone treatment clinics in Minnesota was approved by a Senate committee following a hearing Monday night.
by Conrad Wilson

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Bill lays out disposal of 35W bridge parts

Bill lays out disposal of 35W bridge parts

Minnesota transportation officials would have to follow specific instructions from state lawmakers when disposing of parts from the collapsed Interstate 35W bridge, under a bill introduced Monday.

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Crosslake protests chili cook-off health rules

Crosslake citizens say unnecessary health regulations have hurt their annual chili cook-off, and a state lawmaker has the fix.

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Critics of Dayton's budget turn to income tax increase

Critics of Dayton's budget turn to income tax increase

Backing off a proposal to expand the state sales tax, Gov. Mark Dayton will now likely rely on an income tax increase on top earners to erase a projected deficit and following through on his pledge to boost education funding. For six weeks, Republicans have blasted Dayton over the sales tax and are now shifting criticism to the income tax increase.
by Tim Pugmire

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Advocates rally for Minn. ed funding boost

Several Minnesota education groups made a push for Gov. Mark Dayton's education budget at the Capitol on Monday.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Bakk: Sales tax expansion still in the mix

The top Democrat in the Minnesota Senate says he thinks the state sales tax can still be expanded to some business transactions.
by Tim Pugmire

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Same-sex marriage bills face key votes

The House Civil Law Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee are both scheduled to take up the bill on Tuesday.
by Tim Pugmire

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Methadone clinic rules hearing this week

A proposal under consideration would strengthen the state's current licensing laws for methadone clinics by incorporating federal standards into state law.
by Conrad Wilson

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Report: Dentists underpaid by state for low-income patient care

Report: Dentists underpaid by state for low-income patient care

A report released Friday by Minnesota's Legislative Auditor says the state should pay dentists more for treating patients enrolled in Minnesota's Medical Assistance program.
by Lorna Benson

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