2023 Minnesota legislative session

MPR News is your source for updates from the 2023 Minnesota legislative session that began on Jan. 3, 2023. Whether you're looking for information about a new law or want an update on state funding decisions, you can find it here.

April 21, 2023 3:58 PM

Walz family could move into U president’s house instead of suburb

Temporary housing plans for Gov. Tim Walz and his family during a Governor’s Residence renovation are shifting. The state is ready to sign a lease with the University of Minnesota for use of Eastcliff – at a fraction of the price of a Sunfish Lake house that was originally to serve as a temporary home for the first family.

by Brian Bakst

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April 21, 2023 2:40 PM

On anniversary of Prince's death, MN lawmakers vote to name a highway for him

A bill that would rename a suburban highway in honor of Prince got a unanimous House vote, seven years to the day the Minnesota musician died.

by Brian Bakst and Nicole Johnson

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April 21, 2023 1:37 PM

Politics Friday: A divided Legislature and the work to craft a new state budget

MPR News guest host Brian Bakst talks to key DFL lawmakers working on a new two-year state budget and a GOP lawmaker concerned about the pace of spending.

by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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April 21, 2023 11:12 AM

Minnesota Senate passes transgender protections, abortion 'refuge' bills

As states around the country have banned or limited access to abortion and gender-affirming care for transgender people, Minnesota Democrats said the state should become a “refuge” for people traveling here for care and providers who treat them. They also voted to ban what's called conversion therapy for youth and vulnerable adults.

by Dana Ferguson

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April 21, 2023 5:22 AM

Minnesota could soon join these other states in protecting transgender care this year

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.

by Dana Ferguson (NPR), Scott Maucione, Bente Birkeland, Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson and Acacia Squires

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April 19, 2023 1:53 PM

'Won’t let it go to waste’: Walz uses State of State to call for another Minnesota miracle

The governor delivered his fifth State of the State address — and his first in his second term — to call on lawmakers to pass gun control laws and pass a $72 billion budget.

by Dana Ferguson

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April 19, 2023 11:32 AM

Minnesota House votes to ban recreational wolf hunting

After a lively and sometimes contentious debate, the Minnesota House this week passed a bill banning recreational hunting and trapping of wolves should they be removed from federal protection. Action is still needed in the Senate for the bill to become law.

by Dan Kraker

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April 18, 2023 12:35 PM

DFL tax plan in the works includes 'millionaire tax,' shield from social security income

The state legislature is considering a tax bill that could define what you pay for next year. Representatives in the house taxes committee spent the morning hearing from representatives of tribal nations, local governments and advocacy groups on a DFL tax plan.

by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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April 18, 2023 11:00 AM

What the future could hold if marijuana is legalized in Minnesota

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what the future of legalized marijuana in Minnesota could hold, how it would work and what we can learn from other states that have already legalized cannabis.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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April 18, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota moves to protect Native children as Supreme Court decision looms

A case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court could affect how American Indian children are treated in the foster care system. In response, Minnesota lawmakers took steps this year to strengthen a state law designed to keep Native children connected to their families and communities.

by Dan Gunderson

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