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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.

Minnesota moves to protect Native children as Supreme Court decision looms

Minnesota moves to protect Native children as Supreme Court decision looms

A case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court could affect how American Indian children are treated in the foster care system. In response, Minnesota lawmakers took steps this year to strengthen a state law designed to keep Native children connected to their families and communities.
by Dan Gunderson

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Cities, counties head back to Capitol, sales tax wish lists in hand

Cities, counties head back to Capitol, sales tax wish lists in hand

A new rec center. Road improvements. A campground expansion. Those are just a few projects stalled because of the Minnesota Legislature's inaction on a tax and spending package during the last legislative cycle. Cities and counties are hoping for better luck in the next legislative session.
by Catharine Richert

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Historic redevelopers across Minnesota troubled as tax credit ends

Historic redevelopers across Minnesota troubled as tax credit ends

As construction continues in Duluth on two projects transforming iconic, historic downtown buildings into badly needed housing, developers worry that the expiration of a state historic tax credit will stall other expensive building renovations across the state.
by Dan Kraker

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Brewers hopeful as growler bill gains traction

After years of legislative gridlock, a bill to allow larger craft breweries to sell 64-ounce growlers at their tap rooms has passed out of a House committee. While full passage of the bill is far from guaranteed, some brewers are taking heart.
by Hannah Yang

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Minn. lawmakers to race the budget clock in special session

Minn. lawmakers to race the budget clock in special session

Minnesota lawmakers need to finish a new budget within the next few weeks to avoid a government shutdown. Top leaders are confident they’ll avoid that disruption, but they’re still struggling through remaining differences. 
by Brian Bakst

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At session midpoint, Minnesota lawmakers aim for first deals

At session midpoint, Minnesota lawmakers aim for first deals

Security funding connected to the Derek Chauvin trial and tax measures tied to COVID-19 assistance are the first big tests of how Minnesota’s divided government is able to get along this year.
by Brian Bakst

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Can we solve the payday loan debt trap?

Can we solve the payday loan debt trap?

High interest rates on short-term consumer loans can spiral into crushing debt. MPR News guest host and senior economics contributor Chris Farrell talks to a lawyer and a nonprofit advocate about the latest efforts to curb payday loans.
by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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State regulators push ahead with 'clean car' rules, despite GOP opposition

State regulators push ahead with 'clean car' rules, despite GOP opposition

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is pushing ahead with proposed “clean car” regulations, despite strong opposition from many Republican legislators. Meanwhile, supporters say it's only a small step toward what's really needed to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
by Dan Kraker

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