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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.

House DFL-ers say they want property tax relief

House DFL-ers say they want property tax relief

This session's tax debate at the State Capitol is expected to include proposals aimed specifically at lowering property taxes. Democrats in the Minnesota House have already introduced a property tax refund measure among their early, priority bills. Gov. Mark Dayton will announce his approach next week as part of a broader tax reform plan.
by Tim Pugmire

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Bill: No smoking in MN theater productions

The curtain could soon fall on smoking as part of theatrical productions in Minnesota, under legislation introduced Thursday.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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Foreclosure 'dual tracking' practice targeted in Minn. legislation

A bill aimed at helping homeowners who are going through the foreclosure process was introduced Wednesday in the Minnesota House. The main portion of the bill looks to curb the controversial "dual tracking" practice with regards to homes in the foreclosure process.

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Health exchange bill passes first Senate committee

A bill to create a key part of the federal health care law in Minnesota sailed through its first committee Wednesday on a party line vote.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Do government tax incentives spur economic growth?

Do government tax incentives spur economic growth?

As the session kicks off at the Minnesota Legislature, we'll look at tax incentives and economic development incentives in the state. What are these incentives? Do they really work to add jobs and maintain a competitive business climate?

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Will Minn. Legislature tackle energy policy this session?

Will Minn. Legislature tackle energy policy this session?

House Speaker Paul Thissen said last week that he expected a "robust debate" on energy policy in the state Legislature this session. We'll start the conversation about what we can expect from lawmakers

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Friday Roundtable: Live at the Minn. Capitol

Friday Roundtable: Live at the Minn. Capitol

During a special two-part Roundtable live from the State Capitol, we'll talk with journalists covering the 2013 session.
by Tom Scheck

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Dayton administration tries to soothe business fears as DFL readies tax bills

Dayton administration tries to soothe business fears as DFL readies tax bills

At a dinner Wednesday evening, a top aide to Gov. Mark Dayton urged business leaders to work with the governor to fix the state's long-term budget problems and assuage a mostly anti-tax audience leery of what the DFL majority may do in the upcoming session.
by Tom Scheck

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Changes to govt. health care could save on costs, UnitedHealth Group reports

A report by UnitedHealth Group said the U.S. could reduce spending on Medicare and Medicaid by doing a better job of coordinating patient care, particularly for those with chronic illnesses such as diabetes.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Taxes will rise, some business lobbyists say

Taxes will rise, some business lobbyists say

At least some members of the business community appear to be softening their hard line stance against tax increases.
by Tom Scheck

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