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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.

Few details on Minn. spending cuts

Few details on Minn. spending cuts

The deadline for a deal to avert billions in spending cuts is just days away, but many Minnesota agencies still don't know how much of their federal funding will be slashed.

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Same-sex marriage bill unveiled at Capitol

Same-sex marriage bill unveiled at Capitol

The push to legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota got underway Wednesday when two DFL legislators unveiled a bill that would strike down the prohibition currently in state law.
by Tim Pugmire

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Frac sand mining moratorium bill stirs debate

Frac sand mining moratorium bill stirs debate

After a state Senate committee approved a one-year moratorium on new silica sand mines, lawmakers are debating whether Minnesota should place tougher regulations on silica sand mining.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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DFLers revive child care unionization effort

DFLers revive child care unionization effort

Government-subsidized child care providers have renewed their effort to form a union, and this time they're asking labor-friendly Democrats to write it in state law.
by Tim Pugmire

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Group warns MN GOP on same-sex marriage

A national group opposed to same-sex marriage says it will spend $500,000 to defeat Republican lawmakers in Minnesota who vote to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Legislature considering increase to minimum wage

Bills that would increase Minnesota's minimum wage have been introduced in both houses of the state Legislature, and hearings will be held Monday to examine the impact of an increase.

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