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State Office Building construction project on track for 2027 completion, state government panel hears

Renovation and expansion of the State Office Building is to be finished by July 29, 2027.

Session Daily

Minnesota State seeking $465 million more from lawmakers in next budget

Minnesota State is the economic imperative for the state of Minnesota,” said George Soule, chair of the Board of Trustees. “We’ve heard a clear message from employer and community leaders across the state that they need more graduates with the skill set to move our economy forward. We understand the importance of this work and the board, chancellor and campus leaders are focused on this work.”

Session Daily

DFL wins special election, locking Minnesota House in 67-67 tie with Republicans

As expected, DFL candidate David Gottfried ran away with a victory in Tuesday’s special election for District 40B, securing shared power for his party in the Minnesota House.

The Minnesota Star Tribune

Bill delaying paid family, medical leave implementation tabled without vote on House Floor

A bill that would delay implementation of the Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave programs didn’t get a vote Monday, instead being immediately tabled on the House Floor.

Session Daily

Week in Review March 3-7

It was a big week for state funding appropriators. Minnesota’s latest budget outlook shows a worsening picture for state finances in the near and far term, setting the stage for lawmakers’ work for the next two-plus months at the Capitol.

Session Daily

Minnesota’s budget outlook worsens in both near, long term

It looks as if those calling for less state spending could get their wish, judging from Thursday’s release of the February 2025 Budget and Economic Forecast.

Session Daily

Legislation to bar transgender athletes from girls sports falls short of passage in House

Female sports team participation in Minnesota is not restricted to the female sex. Nor will it be anytime soon.

Session Daily

Legislative leaders set 2025 committee deadlines

Legislators and the public now officially know the timeline for getting bills through the committee process during the 2025 session.

Session Daily

Week in Review Feb. 24-28

Action on the House Floor picked up this week with a couple of bills receiving a bipartisan OK from the chamber.

Session Daily