Minnesota’s Senate passed a paid family and medical plan Monday by a party line vote of 34-33, with all Democrats in favor and all Republicans opposed.

The Minnesota Senate on Monday is set to debate a proposal to create a statewide paid family and medical leave program, and another proposal to spend $1.9 billion for capital projects could take key steps forward there — or pave the way for a more partisan path this year.

Boon or bane? The paid family and medical leave bill is one or the other, depending on who’s opining about it.

Minnesota lawmakers this week will start finalizing a package of more than $70 billion in budget bills.

The Minnesota Senate Friday passed a trio of proposals aimed at legally safeguarding people who come to Minnesota for abortion and gender-affirming care and outlawing what’s called conversion therapy for minors.

Will the House omnibus tax bill provide $3 billion in tax cuts? Or will it end up hurting the state in the long run because of higher taxes on higher income earners?

Minnesota lawmakers will take a brief break this week before launching into the final sprint of the legislative session.

It was a hectic week with a little bit of everything

Lifeline or logistical problem?

Passed 126-1 by the House Thursday, the bill now heads to the governor, who has indicated he’ll sign it. Senate passage was 57-8 Jan. 26.

Lawmakers were hung up over how to parcel out $1 billion for schools.

Complaining about the trend is often the domain of those in the minority party.