Minnesota Senate

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Those bills you heard about during session? They’re becoming law - and they could impact your bank account next. Which measures did Senators back to boost affordability? Find out in this episode of Senate Spotlight.

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

Goodbye 94th legislature, hello interim!
Now that the legislative session is over, Senate leaders reflect on the session's success and setbacks.

05/18/2026

The legislative session has come to a close, and before Senators leave the Capitol and head for home, they take a moment to bid farewell to those who are retiring. Catch the heartfelt goodbyes from our departing Senators here:

Colleagues honor retiring members during a series of farewell speeches from the Senate floor. Members reflect on their time in office, key policy priorities,...

05/17/2026

We’re down to the final hours of the legislative session! Join us at noon to watch the closing action live:

Agenda:Messages from the House:S.F. 2373 (McEwen/Putnam) Omnibus...

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

Minnesotans with disabilities are losing their supportive services due to fraud investigations. Senator Jim Abeler says the state's efforts to fight fraud are causing collateral damage - but his bipartisan bills strike the right balance between protecting program integrity and fighting fraud.

Plus, there’s a way to bring more funding and support to Minnesota’s students and schools without raising taxes – but Senator Mary Kunesh says it requires voters to show up this November. Learn more about her push to modernize the state's school funding formula in the latest episode of Senate Spotlight.

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

With the rising cost of everyday essentials, Minnesotans are facing an affordability crisis. Now, Senators work to lessen the financial burdens being felt across the state.