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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.

Former governors offer advice on ending a session

Former governors offer advice on ending a session

Legislators and the governor have three days to wrap things up -- and there is much wrapping left to do. Two of Minnesota's former governors have some advice for today's lawmakers on bringing the session to a successful conclusion.

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What will DFLers do in response to the governor's vetoes?

What will DFLers do in response to the governor's vetoes?

With the possible exception of a nickel-a-gallon gas tax hike, the DFL-controlled Legislature doesn't appear to have the votes to override Gov. Pawlenty's vetoes on their major budget bills. With just days to go in the session, will DFLers stand their ground or try to compromise with the governor?

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One week left and much to do at the Capitol

DFL leaders of both the House and Senate still have yet to agree with GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty on budget and tax bills. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio Capitol reporter Tom Scheck about what's next at the Capitol.

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Why would voters support Pawlenty, but not his tax policy?

Why would voters support Pawlenty, but not his tax policy?

A Minnesota Public Radio poll shows broad support for DFL proposals to raise taxes on high-income Minnesotans to pay for property tax relief or education spending. Gov. Tim Pawlenty opposes those ideas, but the same poll also indicates the majority of Minnesotans give the governor high approval marks.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Behind the veto

As Gov. Pawlenty continues to veto spending bills from the DFL-controlled Legislature, we find out the rules governing when and how to veto bills...and what can happen when those rules are broken.

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Will the session end in gridlock?

Wednesday brought another veto from Gov. Tim Pawlenty, this one on the higher education bill. With just a week-and-a-half left in the session, will the DFL-controlled Legislature and the governor be able to agree on a budget?
by Duane Benson

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Three weeks left in the session -- much left to do

Three weeks left in the session -- much left to do

Three weeks from Monday, the Minnesota Legislature must adjourn. With veto threats lurking on several major DFL proposals, will the Legislature and the governor be able to hammer out a compromise by May 21?

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House keeps chugging on budget as friction rises

Talk of illegal immigrants and same-sex domestic partners brought out the cranky side of the Minnesota House on Thursday, as lawmakers approved spending bills for colleges, tourism promotion and state agency operations.
by Martiga Lohn and Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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