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As the legislature works towards the first round of committee deadlines, high profile issues including gun violence, fraud, and immigration enforcement continue to be the themes of the session.

Three weeks into the 2026 legislative session and halfway to the first round of committee deadlines, the Minnesota Legislature has been operating at a rapid pace with committees already taking up significant legislative proposals and receiving updates from state agencies.

With the Minnesota Legislature starting later in the year during the second year of the biennium, the condensed calendar has legislators and staff looking towards committee deadlines even as they enter the third week of the legislative session.

Larkin Hoffman Public Affairs announces the addition of Jessica Tabbutt as its newest government relations specialist. She brings a wealth of experience in political campaigns, local government affairs and public policy development, with a particular focus on health and human services. Jessica’s impressive career includes roles such as public policy coordinator at Gillette Children’s Hospital,…

In 2025, Minnesota counties, cities, and school districts requested over $200 million in sales tax refunds for construction materials, a level far beyond available resources. While limited exemptions exist when public entities directly purchase and take title to materials, most local governments rely on contractors to make those purchases. That means the majority of public…

A new era of congressional funding is here. Both the House and Senate are revitalizing federal earmarks—known respectively as Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)—to target critical local projects. With a combined focus on infrastructure, public health, affordable housing, and more, eligible nonprofits and government entities now have a unique opportunity to secure…