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.

February 13, 2013 4:33 PM

Do tax increases kill jobs? Minn. soon to find out

The patience of business owners is being tried more than ever, as Dayton and the Democrats who now control the Capitol mull a menu of tax increases that would primarily hit company ledgers -- just as most states are going the opposite way.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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February 11, 2013 4:00 AM

Auto insurers: False claims on the rise in Minn.

Auto insurance companies say there has been a surge in false and exaggerated personal injury claims in the state in recent years. The trend is on the agenda of a hearing Monday at the state Capitol.

by Martin Moylan

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February 11, 2013 4:00 AM

Legislators eager to parse Minn. budget bills

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton announced his two-year budget proposal nearly three weeks ago, but most of those tax and spending recommendations have not yet arrived in the House and Senate as bills.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 8, 2013 7:35 PM

Minn. legislators still divided on gun control after hearings

After three days of hearings this week at the state Capitol, legislators remain divided on the issue of gun control with some believing compromise and consensus can be reached, while others believe the debate to be a distraction from important budget work.

by Mike Mulcahy and Tim Pugmire

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February 7, 2013 7:26 AM

Electronic pull-tab gambling misses monthly revenue projections

Minnesota's roll out of electronic pull tabs continues to fall short of projections. After a strong debut in a handful of bars in September, the expansion of the games has been slow, and the games in bars aren't drawing the crowds backers had hoped. Now, calls for change are starting at the Capitol.

by Tim Nelson

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February 7, 2013 7:05 AM

State of the State: Dayton defends budget plan, supports same-sex marriage

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton used his third State of the State address to make an expected defense of his budget proposal and make a declaration of his support for legalizing same-sex marriage, but stopped just short of calling for such a bill this session.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 7, 2013 6:50 AM

State of the State 2013: Transcript of Gov. Mark Dayton's speech

The following is a transcript of Gov. Mark Dayton's 2013 State of the State speech, as published by the governor's office.

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February 7, 2013 6:45 AM

Dayton: Tax cuts caused Minn. economic problems

Gov. Mark Dayton argued in his State of the State speech Wednesday that past state income tax cuts are partly to blame for chronic budget problems in Minnesota, saying political leaders cannot afford to keep delaying difficult tax and spending decisions.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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February 7, 2013 6:33 AM

Minn. cigarette tax hike up for review

DFL Rep. Ann Lenczewski of Bloomington wants to more than double the state's cigarette tax by $1.60 a pack, from $1.23 to $2.83. That's considerably more than proposed by Gov. Mark Dayton, who wants a 94-cents-a-pack increase.

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February 6, 2013 8:43 AM

Doctors concerned about proposed gun legislation

One bill being considered by the Legislature to fight gun violence would require that some people get a letter from a doctor or mental health care provider before they could buy a gun. Dr. Dave Thorson, Board Chair of the Minnesota Medical Association, discussed the proposed legislation with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer

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