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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.

Dayton plan could expand sales tax

Dayton plan could expand sales tax

The major tax overhaul that Minnesota lawmakers are expected to consider next year could include some significant changes in the state sales tax. Extending the sales tax to clothing remains an unpopular and unlikely option, but many other transactions could be taxed for the first time as a way to boost state revenues.
by Tim Pugmire

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Bus company leader named Minn. transportation head

Bus company leader named Minn. transportation head

Gov. Dayton today appointed Charlie Zelle to be state transportation commissioner.
by Tom Scheck

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GOP legislators who pushed MinnCare cuts under scrutiny for ties to insurers

GOP legislators who pushed MinnCare cuts under scrutiny for ties to insurers

A Republican state representative who steered legislation through the House to drop thousands of people from state-run MinnesotaCare is an independent contractor for an insurance brokerage firm that lobbied for the change. Rep. Steve Gottwalt and his Senate counterpart, David Hann, have business links to the insurance industry, which has some other lawmakers asking whether the arrangement violates ethics rules.
by Tom Scheck

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Incoming Minn. House leaders Thissen, Daudt look ahead to session

Incoming Minn. House leaders Thissen, Daudt look ahead to session

The Minnesota budget forecast released last week shows the state is facing a $1.1 billion deficit. Incoming Minnesota House leaders Paul Thissen and Kurt Daudt join us to discuss their plans to address the budget next year.

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Dibble confident Legislature will pass new anti-bullying law in 2013

Dibble confident Legislature will pass new anti-bullying law in 2013

State Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, said he's "reasonably confident" Minnesota lawmakers will approve a new bullying prevention law for the state next year. Dibble has sponsored anti-bullying legislation at the state Capitol for several years.
by Tom Weber

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Dayton: Cuts, taxes needed to close budget gap

Dayton: Cuts, taxes needed to close budget gap

Gov. Mark Dayton said spending cuts in all departments are being considered to fill the state's just-announced budget gap, but he said the deficit shouldn't be solved with cuts alone, and new tax revenues should be part any legislative package moving forward.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Panel discussion smooths encounter between Ellison, Fields

Panel discussion smooths encounter between Ellison, Fields

A face-to-face encounter between Democratic Fifth District Rep. Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Chris Fields was a much more subdued event than their previous debate when the candidates verbally attacked each other.
by Brandt Williams

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Tea party wave rolls over Lake Minnetonka's suburbs

Tea party wave rolls over Lake Minnetonka's suburbs

Cindy Pugh, a co-founder of the Southwest Metro Tea Party, easily defeated Republican Rep. Steve Smith, who was the longest serving member in the House.
by Tom Scheck

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Dayton, lawmakers agree on flood aid special session

Dayton, lawmakers agree on flood aid special session

Gov. Dayton says he wants to call a one-day special session in late August to deliver disaster assistance to northeastern Minnesota and other communities. Dayton made the announcement this afternoon after meeting privately with legislative leaders.
by Tom Scheck

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