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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 12/4/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- </c> projects and funding in Minnesota. projects and funding in Minnesota.
- </c><00:03:29.360><c> when</c> colleagues to invest in Minnesota when colleagues to invest in Minnesota
- </c><00:04:42.000><c> state</c> resources back into Minnesota state resources back into Minnesota state
- </c><00:08:46.160><c> uh</c> defrauding the state of Minnesota uh defrauding the state of Minnesota uh
- Minnesota. Minnesota.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus education policy bill, SF1740 5/16/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- See, in the state of Minnesota, us lawmakers incrementally take away some freedoms.
- See, in the state of Minnesota, us lawmakers incrementally take away some freedoms.
- See, in the state of Minnesota, us lawmakers incrementally take away some freedoms.
- See, in the state of Minnesota, us lawmakers incrementally take away some freedoms.
- Here's what happens in the state of Minnesota. Here's what happens with lawmakers.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability following adjournment of 2025 session 5/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- Minnesota has record fraud. Minnesota has record fraud.
- </c> Fraud and preventing fraud in Minnesota Fraud and preventing fraud in Minnesota is<00:04:26.400>
- Can they meet the people of Minnesota.
- </c> if there wasn't any changes to Minnesota if there wasn't any changes to Minnesota Care<00:09:22.240
- What we wanted was Minnesota families.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/23/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- </c> director of the Minnesota AFL-CIO. director of the Minnesota AFL-CIO.
- Minnesota should join them.
- </c> in the great state of Minnesota. in the great state of Minnesota.
- </c> The whole world is watching Minnesota. The whole world is watching Minnesota.
- </c> access to female prison in Minnesota. access to female prison in Minnesota.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judicial branch supplemental funding 3/5/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- I'm the state court administrator for the Minnesota Judicial Branch, and happy to be here with you this
- Um the tragic shooting of lawmakers last June um has been felt throughout the judiciary.
- </c><00:03:29.599><c> paid</c> a little bit about uh Minnesota paid a little bit about uh Minnesota paid
- We are not here to debate Minnesota paid family leave.
- So that is our Minnesota paid leave.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Unredacted Optum report for legislators 3/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- When that report came back, much of it, most of it, nearly all of it, was redacted, citing Minnesota
- commissioned it, used its findings to inform proposals to rein in fraud, and then denied us, the lawmakers
- :44.800><c> about</c><00:07:45.039><c> fighting</c><00:07:45.360><c> fraud,</c><00:07:46.000><c> lawmakers
- </c> serious about fighting fraud, lawmakers serious about fighting fraud, lawmakers need<00:07:46.800
- </c> lawmakers, access to the full report. lawmakers, access to the full report.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/09/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for people living in greater Minnesota for people living in greater Minnesota and<00:59:35.200><
- Minnesota wouldn't be breaking our bill. Minnesota wouldn't be breaking new<01:26:21.360><c> ground.
- ,</c><01:37:30.719><c> the</c> the University of Minnesota, the the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota
- </c> Minnesota.
- Birth centers in Minnesota Minnesota.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House judiciary committee hears HF768 2/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> overreach by barring the Minnesota overreach by barring the Minnesota Department<00:04:00.280><c
- This is something maybe that lawmakers should be aware of.
- </c> individual governed by the Minnesota individual governed by the Minnesota Government<00:24:47.279
- </c> on the board of the ACLU of Minnesota on the board of the ACLU of Minnesota for<00:25:34.240><c>
- It's not Minnesota.
Summary:
House File 768, sponsored by Vice Chair Hudson, was heard with an author’s amendment (A4) adopted to remove a technical section and put the bill in the intended form. Hudson described the bill as a response to concerns about government monitoring of protected speech, saying it would bar the Minnesota Department of Human Rights from creating or maintaining a database of constitutionally protected speech while preserving the department’s ability to investigate actual discrimination, harassment, threats, or illegal conduct. He emphasized First Amendment protections and argued the state should not track speech simply because it is controversial or unpopular.
The main testimony in support came from Ran Lee of Americans for Prosperity, who echoed the free-speech concerns and said databases of bias incidents can capture lawful speech and create a chilling effect. Representative Rest said she generally supported the free-speech goal but wanted to preserve the Department of Human Rights’ ability to produce biennial reports and analyze de-identified trend data on civil rights incidents, including emerging threats or hateful rhetoric, so lawmakers can respond to patterns without recording individuals’ protected speech. Representative Curran raised concerns that speech trends can relate to public safety and argued that attacks on human rights often begin as speech.
Hudson responded that the Department of Human Rights is not a law enforcement agency and that the bill would not impede criminal investigations. He argued that trying to monitor “trends in thought” would be constitutionally problematic and produce unreliable data, and he distinguished protected speech from criminal conduct. Representative Feist said the department’s existing report already uses aggregate, non-investigative data and suggested there may be room to refine the bill’s language. The bill was laid over for further consideration, with Hudson indicating he was open to continued discussion and possible language changes.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Prohibiting entities from engaging in election activity 3/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- lawmakers and the tied. the lawmak that lawmakers and the public<00:04:10.720><c> are</c><00:04:10.959
- </c> Minnesota and across the nation. Minnesota and across the nation.
- </c> Minnesota. This law would affect that. Minnesota. This law would affect that.
- </c> Minnesota created its corporations. Minnesota created its corporations.
- </c> from very rich individuals in Minnesota? from very rich individuals in Minnesota?
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Capping Property Taxes / Resuming the Fight Against Fraud / A New Senator Takes Her Seat Mar 13th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Plus, when it comes to fighting fraud in Minnesota, this year is different.
- Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services.
- So, I have heard about the rise in property taxes here in Minnesota.
- </c><00:15:59.959><c> So,</c><00:16:00.440><c> um</c> into policy and lawmaking.
- So, um into policy and lawmaking.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Penalty for misconduct of public officer or employee enhanced 3/11/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- revelation came during a nearly 3-hour hearing when Judy Randall, the legislative auditor, told lawmakers
- </c><00:01:49.040><c> Department</c><00:01:49.360><c> of</c> um where the Minnesota Department of um
- where the Minnesota Department of Human<00:01:49.680><c> Services</c><00:01:50.280><c> Commissioner</
- Chair. lawmakers that her staff found multiple lawmakers that her staff found multiple instances<00:02
- For the record, I am Devon Bruce, the director of legislative and political affairs for the Minnesota
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
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- and SEIU healthcare state of Minnesota and SEIU healthcare Minnesota<00:21:15.760><c> and</c><00:21:
- </c> temporary commissioner for the Minnesota temporary commissioner for the Minnesota Department<00:
- </c> at the University of Minnesota, Dr. at the University of Minnesota, Dr.
- </c> work of age friendly Minnesota Council. work of age friendly Minnesota Council.
- </c><01:42:39.840><c> Please</c> Minnesota. Uh thank you so much. Please Minnesota.
Bills:
HF2434
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Management and Budget Press Conference 3/6/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:14:43.560><c> Outlook</c> GDP turning now to the Minnesota Outlook GDP turning now to the Minnesota
- </c> Federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota Federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota every<00:31:15.639><
- Federal funding is critical to Minnesota.
- </c> proportionately across States Minnesota proportionately across States Minnesota could<00:35:19.400
- </c> would you put the chances of lawmakers would you put the chances of lawmakers having<00:43:26.720
Summary:
Minnesota Management and Budget presented the February 2025 budget and economic forecast, with Commissioner Aon Campbell, State Economist Anthony Becker, and Budget Director Anam Mingi outlining updated revenue, spending, and long-term balance projections. The state’s FY 2026-27 general fund outlook remains positive but weaker than in November, with an ending balance of $456 million, down $160 million from the prior forecast. Looking ahead, the planning years FY 2028-29 show a projected deficit of just under $6 billion, driven largely by spending growth outpacing revenues. Officials emphasized that discretionary inflation is a major factor in the forecast, but also noted that those amounts are not automatically appropriated and would require legislative action.
Becker said the national outlook has changed since November, with higher expected inflation, higher interest rates for longer, and slower growth in later years. He highlighted uncertainty around tariffs, trade policy, immigration policy, federal spending, and possible changes to tax and debt-ceiling policy, all of which could affect Minnesota’s economy and revenues. Minnesota’s labor market remains tight, with low unemployment and rising wages, and the revenue forecast was revised upward overall for FY 2026-27, including higher income and sales tax receipts, though corporate tax revenue was slightly lower than previously projected.
Mingi said projected general fund spending is up $79 million in FY 2026-27 and $960 million in FY 2028-29 compared with November. The largest increases are in education and health and human services, especially due to inflation, higher pupil counts, special education costs, long-term care, and higher Medical Assistance spending. She noted that higher utilization of weight-loss drugs also raises Medicaid costs, and that a smaller assumed bonding bill helps offset some debt service costs. The commissioner and staff repeatedly warned that federal policy changes, especially possible Medicaid reductions, pose a major risk; they said Minnesota could face billions in lost federal funding, including a potential $2.4 billion hit if the enhanced Medicaid match for adults without children were eliminated. No votes or legislative actions were taken in the presentation.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota Statute set some context.
- I don't think Minnesota would know that you even do grants.
- </c> specified projects in Greater Minnesota specified projects in Greater Minnesota and<01:20:47.720
- </c><01:26:11.480><c> Parks</c> am chair of the Greater Minnesota Parks am chair of the Greater Minnesota
- </c> Council, and Greater Minnesota. Council, and Greater Minnesota.
Bills:
HF3564
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House lawmaker proposes more funding for expanded emergency emergency housing 4/14/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- </c> metro and 50% in greater Minnesota. metro and 50% in greater Minnesota.
- If we want Minnesota to be a needed.
- </c> greater Minnesota that received funding. greater Minnesota that received funding.
- Thank you, Representative Keeler. greater Minnesota because we know, you greater Minnesota because we
- </c><00:18:35.960><c> We've</c> Minnesota to have more access. We've Minnesota to have more access.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 4/28/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- And those gun bills are saving lives across Minnesota every day.
- And those gun bills are saving lives across Minnesota every day.
- And those gun bills are saving lives across Minnesota every day.
- The extreme risk Minnesota every day.
- And it's here in the state of Minnesota.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- It also allows folks that live in Minnesota to actually get education outside of Minnesota.
- </c><00:39:26.000><c> Uh,</c> farms in Minnesota. Uh, farms in Minnesota.
- Minnesota. Minnesota.
- </c> rising costs in Minnesota. rising costs in Minnesota.
- Minnesota. Minnesota.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, in May of 2024, the Minnesota Okay.
- This made Minnesota the 18th into law.
- </c><00:56:14.400><c> to</c> it's important for us as lawmakers to it's important for us as lawmakers
- </c> It is our natural habitat as lawmakers It is our natural habitat as lawmakers to<00:56:23.920><c
- </c> Minnesota families. Minnesota families.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 6/4/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But could you get 201 lawmakers to agree to that and not offer amendments and all of the other things
- </c><00:05:06.080><c> you</c><00:05:06.240><c> get</c><00:05:06.479><c> 201</c><00:05:07.199><c> lawmakers
- But could you get 201 lawmakers 7 a.m.
- But could you get 201 lawmakers to<00:05:07.919><c> agree</c><00:05:08.560><c> to</c><00:05:08.800><c
- So there's no—you have noticed a lot shorter debates in the Minnesota House of Representatives because
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lowering Energy Costs Through Innovation / Improving Housing Affordability and Fraud Protections May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, where we are in Minnesota is won't.
- </c> before the people of Minnesota. before the people of Minnesota.
- Minnesota faces a severe deficit of Minnesota faces a severe deficit of homes<00:14:54.280><c> for</c
- Is that an issue here in Minnesota?
- In Minnesota, take advantage of folks.
Summary:
The program focused first on Minnesota’s energy and affordability agenda, with Senator Nick Frentz discussing the state’s clean-energy leadership, rising electricity demand, and the Senate’s 100% clean energy framework. He said Minnesota’s clean energy growth supports jobs, lowers costs for ratepayers, and includes recent wins such as sustainable aviation fuel tax treatment in the supplemental budget. Frentz also said the Senate passed an energy omnibus bill that continues clean-energy permitting reforms, promotes conservation and demand response, and includes a nuclear study rather than lifting the nuclear moratorium.
Frentz spent much of the interview defending data centers as both a challenge and an opportunity. He said large hyperscale projects can create major construction jobs and substantial local property-tax revenue, while a 2025 law requires data-center companies to contribute to low-income energy assistance and report water use. He pointed to the Google data center planned for Pine Island as an example, saying it is air-cooled, will pay $5 million a year, and will fund 1,600 MW of clean energy at its own expense, which he argued could save Xcel ratepayers money over time. He also said climate change is already driving higher costs through homeowners insurance and storm damage.
The second segment highlighted Senator Zach Duckworth’s housing and banking bills. Duckworth said Senate File 4168 would make it easier to finance investment properties by giving buyers more flexibility to roll closing costs and lender fees into payments, while keeping strong protections in place for primary residences. He emphasized that the bill is not about predatory lending and is intended to expand options for informed investors. He also described Senate File 4652 as an anti-fraud, no-cost measure that lets bank customers name a trusted contact so banks can alert someone if suspicious activity is detected. Duckworth said both bills passed unanimously in both chambers, and he credited quick action and good working relationships across the aisle for their success.
The program closed with a broader reflection on the end of session and the Senate’s political climate. It noted that 15 senators are retiring and two are leaving for higher office, and that final floor votes often split along party lines, including one bill passing 34-33. Several retiring senators used farewell speeches to urge civility, compromise, and putting people first, while the segment emphasized that despite partisan conflict, quiet bipartisan cooperation still produced much of the session’s enacted legislation.