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.

April 7, 2011 3:46 PM

Senate committee approves ban on synthetic marijuana

Under the bill, possession of synthetic marijuana and other substances would be a misdemeanor.

by Tim Nelson

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April 7, 2011 2:10 PM

Bill would require state license agents to issue IDs for voting

Republican Sen. Warren Limmer said it would cost about $7 million to supply IDs for people who can't afford them.

by Tim Nelson

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April 7, 2011 1:19 PM

Minn. GOP leaders want final budget talks to start

After passing a series of budget bills, Republicans in the Minnesota Senate say they now want to start negotiating with the House and DFL Gov. Mark Dayton on a final agreement.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 7, 2011 12:22 AM

'Surly bill' wins support of Senate panel

A Minnesota Senate has panel unanimously approved a bill that would allow breweries in Minnesota to sell alcohol at their establishments. The "Surly bill" now goes to a vote in the full Senate.

by Tom Scheck

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April 6, 2011 5:23 PM

Lawmakers would let Regents decide stadium alcohol sales

A Minnesota Senate committee has approved a measure allowing the University of Minnesota to decide where alcohol is served at the TCF Bank football stadium.

by Tim Post

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April 5, 2011 6:28 PM

State Senate passes tax bill on party-line vote

The Republican-backed measure includes a phase-out of business property taxes and a freeze in local government aid.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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April 4, 2011 9:18 PM

Spectre of Ohio and Wis. lives at Capitol union rally in St. Paul

Thousands of people marched from the St. Paul Cathedral to the State Capitol Monday night to protest what they see as attacks on workers' rights and the middle class.

by Matt Sepic

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April 4, 2011 6:51 PM

Dayton ends state's use of E-Verify

The controversial check of work eligibility for state employees and large vendors doing business with the state was one of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's executive orders allowed to expire.use

by Sasha Aslanian