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2024 Minnesota legislative session

MPR News is your source for updates on the 2024 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.

Sen. Mitchell declines to testify before ethics panel as it defers decision on burglary arrest

Sen. Mitchell declines to testify before ethics panel as it defers decision on burglary arrest

The Senate’s Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct deferred a complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be deferred until after a June court hearing on her burglary charge.
by Dana Ferguson

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A year after Minnesota became a trans refuge, ‘transplants’ make themselves at home

A year after Minnesota became a trans refuge, ‘transplants’ make themselves at home

Last year, DFL lawmakers adopted legal protections for those seeking gender-affirming care in the state and those who provide it. Hundreds have made the move as a result.
by Ellie Roth and Dana Ferguson

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Equal Rights Amendment takes step forward in the Minnesota Legislature

Equal Rights Amendment takes step forward in the Minnesota Legislature

DFL Leaders want to put a constitutional amendment before Minnesota voters in 2026 that would extend to abortion rights and gender identity. It differs from a version that cleared the state Senate.
by Clay Masters

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Tribal members reflect on 100th anniversary of Indian Citizenship Act at Minnesota Capitol

Tribal members reflect on 100th anniversary of Indian Citizenship Act at Minnesota Capitol

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act, which gave Native Americans U.S. citizenship. Representatives of Minnesota’s 11 sovereign tribal nations gathered at the state Capitol to reflect on accomplishments, and what more needs to be done.
by Ellie Roth

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Lawmakers, Minneapolis council members reach rideshare driver deal — but Uber and Lyft aren’t on board

Lawmakers, Minneapolis council members reach rideshare driver deal — but Uber and Lyft aren’t on board

The agreement at the state Legislature would set both Minneapolis and statewide wages for drivers at $1.27 per mile and $0.49 per minute. Uber and Lyft say they’ll stop operations in Minnesota if the statewide legislation is enacted.
by Jon Collins, Dana Ferguson and Sarah Thamer

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Dwindling timeline, ethics probe test Minnesota lawmakers ability to complete work

Dwindling timeline, ethics probe test Minnesota lawmakers ability to complete work

The fate of a capital investment bill, a raft of budget bills, agreements on cannabis legislation and the potential for action on sports betting and a constitutional equal rights amendment all hang in the balance.
by Dana Ferguson

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Politics Friday: Unfinished business at the Capitol

Politics Friday: Unfinished business at the Capitol

MPR News host Brian Bakst speaks with a key player in the debate over a nearly $1 billion construction financing plan as it comes together, and a guest who will preview a major Senate ethics hearing.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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Bills for firearm safe storage, boosting straw buyer penalties pass in Minnesota House

Bills for firearm safe storage, boosting straw buyer penalties pass in Minnesota House

As part of a set of gun bills under consideration this year, a proposal would require a firearm be locked, unloaded or stored when not in the owner’s possession. Senate adoption is uncertain.
by Dana Ferguson

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Proposal requiring compensation, extra legal protection for ‘kidfluencers’ passes Minnesota House

Proposal requiring compensation, extra legal protection for ‘kidfluencers’ passes Minnesota House

The bill would prohibit those under 14 from being compensated for social media content creation and those between 14 and 18 could have their earnings set aside in a trust fund.
by Dana Ferguson

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