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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.

Minnesota House advances automatic voter registration, donor disclosure requirements

Minnesota House advances automatic voter registration, donor disclosure requirements

The proposal would set up an automatic voter registration system in the state, let teens pre-register to vote and create penalties for people that harass or intimidate voters. It goes next to the Minnesota Senate.
by Dana Ferguson

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‘It’s a struggle right now’: Nursing homes press Minnesota lawmakers for help

‘It’s a struggle right now’: Nursing homes press Minnesota lawmakers for help

The pandemic, inflation and the state’s broader workforce shortage have caused a unique strain for nursing homes around the state. And they say they need urgent financial help from the state to stay afloat.
by Dana Ferguson

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Hennepin County leaders press lawmakers to spend surplus on public safety

Hennepin County leaders press lawmakers to spend surplus on public safety

Elected officials in Hennepin County are urging Minnesota lawmakers to spend part of the state's surplus on public safety. Governor Tim Walz has proposed setting aside $550 million for local police and fire departments and other public safety agencies across Minnesota.
by Matt Sepic

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Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

The bill to make marijuana legal is down to its final few committees ahead of pivotal votes in the Minnesota Legislature. Those floor debates could happen yet this month, although more negotiations lie ahead. 
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul this week. Catch up on where top issues stand

Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul this week. Catch up on where top issues stand

MPR News asked what you want Minnesota lawmakers to accomplish this legislative session and you answered. Here’s a look at what's passed and what's in the works.
by Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Nicole Johnson

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Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Minnesota lawmakers are set to break for an Easter and Passover recess this week. When they come back, they’ll unveil details of tax proposals that will detail how they’d like to send money back to Minnesota taxpayers.
by Dana Ferguson

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Politics Friday: Minnesota lawmakers debate new gun laws as the nation sees another school shooting

Politics Friday: Minnesota lawmakers debate new gun laws as the nation sees another school shooting

MPR host Mike Mulcahy talks with Minnesota lawmakers about a public safety budget bill released this week that includes expanded background checks for gun purchases and a “red flag” measure aimed at reducing gun violence.
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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