Legislative News
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is watching
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still watching As the Legislature enters into its final two weeks of session, the GMNP is still actively following numerous bills related to GMNP priorities on housing, workforce devlopment, small business supports, and more. See the full list of bills we…
Read MoreSenate unveils omnibus tax bill with provision for property taxes
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still watching Earlier this week, the Senate Taxes Committee released its omnibus tax bill (S.F. 5052), which passed out of committee on April 30. Inlcuded in the bill is a provision relating to property taxes. This provision is a one-time appropriation…
Read MoreGMNP at the Legislature: Key bills the GMNP is watching
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still 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…
Read MoreGMNP announces 2026 policy priorities
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still 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,…
Read MoreNovember budget forecast: Down, up, then down again
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still 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…
Read MoreMMB releases February forecast
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still 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…
Read MoreNew housing package introduced
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still 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…
Read MoreGovernor Walz releases budget proposal for FY2026-2027
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still 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…
Read MoreGMNP announces 2025 policy priorities
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still 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,…
Read MoreHouse committee co-chairs and membership named
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is still 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…
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