Minnesota lawmakers return for the last leg of session. Here’s what to watch
- Minnesota lawmakers return from a break on April 21, 2025, to finalize a two-year budget before the May 19 deadline.
- Republicans aim to repeal changes made that expanded school district requirements and allowed undocumented people access to Medicaid.
- Democrats argue that the changes, especially the universal meals plan, benefit students. House budget targets propose flat funding for schools and cuts to health programs.
- Senate President Bobby Joe Champion faces an ethics complaint regarding a conflict of interest, which is set to be evaluated by a subcommittee.
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Minnesota lawmakers return for the last leg of session. Here’s what to watch
Minnesota lawmakers returning to work Monday are behind on crafting spending plans for K-12 education and the state’s health system.
Minnesota lawmakers return for the last leg of session. Here’s what to watch - Austin Daily Herald
By Dana Ferguson State lawmakers return from a weeklong break on Monday with a two-year budget still in the works and the clock ticking down on the legislative session. With about a month left before they’re supposed to adjourn, they’ll hit the gas on a raft of budget bills, moving them from committees to the House and Senate floors, then into conference committees. There, legislators will iron out differences and reach final products that can p…
Lawmakers return to work in St. Paul after Easter/Passover break
(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota lawmakers return to the State Capitol today (Mon12pm) following the Easter/Passover break. Passing a two-year state budget and a bonding bill are among the top priorities for the legislature. The House Ways and Means Committee…
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