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.

January 17, 2024 4:58 PM

Minnesota cannabis regulators say state will likely need 381 dispensaries at a minimum

A report from the state Office of Cannabis Management offers the first ballpark figure on how many retailers will be needed to run Minnesota’s legal marijuana marketplace.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 16, 2024 2:13 PM

Ahead of legislative session, Walz pitches $982 million in public construction projects

The rollout sets the table for months of debate at the Capitol over a capital investment bill. Lawmakers said high inflation and tight budget forecasts led them to propose a slimmer proposal.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 16, 2024 11:56 AM

Minnesota equal rights amendment revamped to include protections for abortion, gender care

For years, supporters of the equal rights amendment have sought to include new protections in the Minnesota Constitution. With a new tweak, DFL leaders say this could be the year it moves to the ballot.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 3, 2024 3:32 PM

Here’s where Minnesota’s legal cannabis journey will go next in 2024

Minnesota will move paces forward in its legal marijuana journey in 2024, but broadly available cannabis is further down the line.

by Brian Bakst

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January 2, 2024 8:25 AM

After a chock-full 2023, Walz predicts a limited to-do list for Minnesota lawmakers in 2024

From legalizing marijuana to protecting abortion access, DFLers passed loads of new laws last year. Lawmakers now have a month to get their agenda together for the 2024 session. Gov. Tim Walz joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what's in store for Minnesota in 2024.

by Cathy Wurzer and Dana Ferguson

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