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.

February 10, 2010 12:18 PM

DFLers propose limits on governor's budget powers

Two DFL legislators say a veto threat won't deter their effort to try to limit the governor's power to cut the budget single-handedly.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 10, 2010 3:00 AM

As districts fear more cuts, school allies prepare for a fight

Fearful that Minnesota will cut funding to school districts to help close a $1.2 billion deficit, school officials and their allies in the state capitol are preparing for a fight in the young legislative session.

by Tom Weber

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February 8, 2010 2:08 PM

Minn. Senate DFLers outline $50M jobs plan

DFLers in the Minnesota Senate unveiled a $50 million package of tax incentives Monday aimed at growing jobs.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 3, 2010 12:59 PM

Pawlenty says he'll avoid cutting K-12 education in budget cuts

On the eve of the 2010 legislative session, Governor Pawlenty said his budget plan will include difficult spending cuts but that he'll work to protect K-12 funding to schools.

by Tom Scheck

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January 29, 2010 2:33 PM

Minneapolis joins lawsuit over unallotment

Minneapolis will join the city of St. Paul and others to support a lawsuit challenging the governor's budget cuts.

by Brandt Williams

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January 18, 2010 12:00 AM

Counties get chance to revise unfunded mandates

Minnesota county officials need to balance tight budgets, but some say they are frustrated by state laws that prevent them from saving money.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 15, 2010 5:11 PM

Panel sets a vision for Minnesota's arts and culture

An advisory panel appointed by the Legislature has outlined a 25-year vision for using Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

by Euan Kerr

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January 15, 2010 11:25 AM

Pawlenty announces deal on Lake Vermilion state park

Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Friday that the state has reached an agreement with U.S. Steel to acquire land for a state park at Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota.

by Bob Kelleher

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January 4, 2010 12:34 PM

DFL leaders want Pawlenty to speak on budget crisis

The DFL leader of the Minnesota Senate wants Gov. Pawlenty to appear before the Legislature to map out a direction on the budget before the legislative session begins next month.

by Phil Picardi