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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.

Bill would end asset test for food stamps

A Senate panel looks at legislation Tuesday that would allow more people to qualify for food stamps.

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Bill changes rules for Minn. graduation test

Minnesota lawmakers might change the rules surrounding tests that measure skills students are expected to know before graduation.

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Whistleblower law could extend to state workers

A law that protects Minnesota employees who report wrongdoing could extend to guard state government workers.

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Minn. bills face first hurdle of session Friday

Lawmakers who want to make laws this year face their first deadline on Friday.

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Minn. lawmakers make final construction bill push

After a standoff that has lasted weeks, Minnesota lawmakers are ready to send Gov. Tim Pawlenty a sizable construction projects bill.

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Democrats say Pawlenty siphoning office staff from other agencies

Democrats say Pawlenty siphoning office staff from other agencies

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has often used interagency agreements to pay some senior policy advisers. DFL leaders say he's gone too far, and they're proposing deep cuts in the governor's office budget.
by Tim Pugmire

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Bill could quicken handover of public data in MN

A House Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would cut the time it can take for citizens and journalists to get public information from the government.

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