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.

Lawmakers start hearings on Pawlenty's budget fix
Minnesota lawmakers begin hearings Monday on Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan to fix the state's budget deficit. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Capitol reporter Tom Scheck.
Union battle heats up in A.G. Swanson's office
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson and many of her employees are at odds over a union organization effort within the office. Some employees say they've faced harassment and intimidation for their union support.
Into the 2008 legislative session
Minnesota's Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and House Speaker Margaret Kelliher join Gary Eichten in studio to discuss some of the top legislative issues at the Capitol.
Proposal would restrict hallucinogenic plant
During the summer months, it is pretty common to see the dark purple or scarlet flowers of the salvia plant in gardens around the region. However, there is a type of salvia that some Minnesota lawmakers want to add to a list of controlled substances: Salvia divinorum.
Students march for Minnesota Dream Act
Hundreds of teenagers marched to the state Capitol Tuesday morning to show support for what's known as the Minnesota Dream Act. Despite the show of enthusiasm, the legislation has little chance of passing this year.