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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.

Lawmakers debate police role in enforcing immigration laws

Lawmakers debate police role in enforcing immigration laws

Currently, Minneapolis and St. Paul have "separation ordinances," meaning police in those two cities do not ask residents they interact with about their immigration status, unless it pertains to a crime. A bill discussed in a House committee Wednesday would prohibit that practice.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Republicans defend slow progress on budget fix bills

Republicans defend slow progress on budget fix bills

Budget matters took a backseat to policy issues Wednesday at the State Capitol, even though lawmakers have just a month left in the session to erase a $5 billion deficit.
by Tim Pugmire

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House GOP propose voter ID amendment

Republicans in the Minnesota House have introduced a proposed amendment to the state Constitution that would require people to show a photo ID before they can vote.
by Tim Nelson

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Republicans move to put same-sex marriage ban on the ballot

Republicans move to put same-sex marriage ban on the ballot

The proposed constitutional amendment would define marriage as between one man and one woman. After winning majorities in the House and Senate last November, Republicans can put a constitutional amendment on the ballot without the governor's signature.
by Tim Pugmire

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One-on-one debate: Would outsourcing government services save Minnesota money?

As the debate over how to balance the state budget continues, Republican lawmakers are pushing for more outsourcing of government services. GOP legislators say hiring private companies to do work currently done by state employees can save money, but DFLers disagree.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minneapolis taxpayers may get some relief

Council wants to create a property tax relief fund by taking $3 million away from road-repaving projects.

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Dayton holds forum to discuss cuts to transit

Dayton holds forum to discuss cuts to transit

House Republicans are proposing a $120 million cut over the next two years to transit services. Senate Republicans would cut $32 million.
by Tom Scheck

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School-based therapy helps families, children in need

School-based therapy helps families, children in need

The program has served 8,400 children in the last two years, but its funding could be in jeopardy as state legislators debate whether to continue the service.
by Lorna Benson

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Dayton hears concerns of seniors over budget cuts

Dayton hears concerns of seniors over budget cuts

Senior citizens and advocates for nursing homes and other senior services told the governor that they were concerned that the budget cuts proposed by Republicans in the House and Senate would cause real harm.
by Tom Scheck

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