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Now that the 2026 legislative session is in the rearview mirror, legislators are looking toward the 2026 election.

The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up the 2026 legislative session just before midnight on Sunday, May 17th having passed the handful of major initiatives included in the “global deal” announced by Gov. Walz and legislative leaders earlier in the week.

With just a week remaining before the Minnesota Legislature’s constitutional deadline to adjourn, both chambers continue to process significant policy and appropriation proposals.

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…