Legislative News
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching Recent bills that are key to the GMNP’s 2026 legislative priorities include: S.F. 3664 (Champion) – Agency policy bill. S.F. 3839 (Port) – Housing infrastructure bond issue and appropriation. H.F. 3600 (Perryman) – Competitive selection processes modified for certain housing development programs. S.F. 4123 / H.F. 3895 (Port / Igo) – Zoning authority of local governments over certain housing types limited.…
Read MoreGMNP announces 2026 policy priorities
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching The GMNP 2026 legislative platform renews the Partnership’s focus on ensuring Greater Minnesota communities and businesses have the resources they need to thrive. In 2026, the GMNP will work to secure funding for critical housing, workforce development, child care, and broadband programs, and push for…
Read MoreNovember budget forecast: Down, up, then down again
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November forecast this morning, providing an updated look at the state’s fiscal situation in the current biennium as well as the 2028-29 biennium. The forecast shows both good and bad news. The good news is that the 2024-25…
Read MoreMMB releases February forecast
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching Yesterday, Minnesota Management and Budget released the state’s updated economic forecast. This is a key benchmark for the legislative session and will be the base for the FY2026-27 biennial budget. Top-level summary: Minnesota’s budget outlook has been adjusted downward amid significant near-term economic and fiscal…
Read MoreNew housing package introduced
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching On Wednesday, lawmakers held a press conference to unveil a package of housing bills they’re calling “Say Yes to Housing.” These separate but interrelated bills are intended to tackle different perceived issues with zoning in Minnesota cities. There are also two separate bills aimed at…
Read MoreGovernor Walz releases budget proposal for FY2026-2027
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching Today, Governor Walz held a press conference to release his budget proposal, calling it “responsible” and highlighting features aimed at balancing the budget. The November 2024 budget forecast showed higher-than-expected spending and a structural deficit leading into the FY 2026-2027 biennium, ultimately leading to a…
Read MoreGMNP announces 2025 policy priorities
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching The GMNP 2025 legislative platform renews the Partnership’s focus on ensuring Greater Minnesota communities and businesses have the resources they need to thrive. In 2025, the GMNP will work to secure funding for critical housing, workforce development, child care, and broadband programs, and push for…
Read MoreHouse committee co-chairs and membership named
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching The details of the power-sharing arrangement in the Minnesota House came into greater focus over the last few weeks, with both caucuses naming their committee co-chairs and full committee membership for most committees. An agreement previously announced between the House DFL and Republican caucuses stipulated…
Read MoreNovember 2024 budget forecast announced
GMNP at the legislature: key bills the GMNP is watching The state’s November forecast was released last week. The November and February forecasts are two major signposts in the state’s budgeting process, and the November forecast is the earliest indication of the state’s fiscal health. In the forecast, experts project the state’s revenue and spending for…
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