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GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up Click to view the recording of the GMNP Legislative Wrap-Up webinar on May 22, 2026. The webinar slides are available here. The full session wrap-up report is available here. Contact: info@gmnp.org (651) 259-1908 Categories Broadband (3) Capital investment (5) Child care (9) Economic development (21) Event Archives (1) Grants and…
Read MoreLegislature passes housing package days before the end of the session
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up A Housing bill full of compromise was passed by the House and Senate and sent off to the Governor on May 13. The Housing Conference Committee, having only met twice to work out the two bills, created a bill that makes key investments in housing, as well as fits some…
Read MoreAs the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is watching
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up 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 are tracking below. S.F. 3695 (Port) – Federal immigration enforcement operation…
Read MoreSenate unveils omnibus tax bill with provision for property taxes
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up 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 of $100.8 million (+12%) for the homestead credit refund program. The…
Read MoreGMNP at the Legislature: Key bills the GMNP is watching
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up 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. S.F. 4158 (Jasinski) – BDPI bond…
Read MoreGMNP announces 2026 policy priorities
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up 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 a bonding bill that meets…
Read MoreNovember budget forecast: Down, up, then down again
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up 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 biennium ended with a general…
Read MoreMMB releases February forecast
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up 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 uncertainty. The FY2026-27 projected balance…
Read MoreNew housing package introduced
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up 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 eliminating parking minimums and “luxury”…
Read MoreGovernor Walz releases budget proposal for FY2026-2027
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up 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 negative balance in the 2028-2029…
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