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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.

Unfinished Democratic priorities dim along with the party’s hold on power in St. Paul

Unfinished Democratic priorities dim along with the party’s hold on power in St. Paul

A range of DFL proposals moving forward at the Capitol last year are likely frozen in place as Democrats have lost full control of the Legislature when they start back up next week.
by Clay Masters

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Tougher penalties, AI technology at center of Gov. Tim Walz plan to combat fraud

Tougher penalties, AI technology at center of Gov. Tim Walz plan to combat fraud

Gov. Tim Walz rolled out a proposal and signed an executive order to step up efforts to combat fraud in government programs. Some of it would require legislative action.
by Dana Ferguson

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DFL, Republican senators weigh in on state budget forecast

DFL, Republican senators weigh in on state budget forecast

The state’s latest economic forecast, revealed Dec. 4, predicts less revenue than expected and higher-than-expected costs for some government programs. MPR News host Emily Bright spoke with state Sens. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, and Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, about their thoughts on the budget forecast and what it means for the 2025 Legislative Session.
by Emily Bright and Matthew Alvarez

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‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ are words that will ring through Minnesota Capitol in 2025

‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ are words that will ring through Minnesota Capitol in 2025

As clouds form in Minnesota’s budget outlook, state lawmakers in both parties say they’ll work to squeeze out savings from programs missing the mark. But how much of a dent would that make?
by Clay Masters

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As session nears, status of a Minnesota lawmaker facing criminal charges remains a flashpoint

As session nears, status of a Minnesota lawmaker facing criminal charges remains a flashpoint

Sen. Nicole Mitchell has upcoming court hearings in a burglary charge ahead of a trial that would start soon after 2025 Legislature gavels in. She’s resisting calls to step down, and a departure would leave the Senate knotted up.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota budget update shows $1.1B less than prior forecast

Minnesota budget update shows $1.1B less than prior forecast

The economic report released Wednesday morning by state budget officials projects a downturn, with only a $616 million cushion expected by the end of the next budget period. The new data will guide lawmakers when budget deliberations begin in January. 
by Clay Masters and Brian Bakst

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Scott County official says 20 absentee ballots in close House race were likely tossed

Scott County official says 20 absentee ballots in close House race were likely tossed

The missing ballots are at the heart of a court challenge from Minnesota House Republicans who have said a 14-vote win for a DFLer there is clouded. The race will dictate House control.
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