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Amidst national scrutiny and continued concerns over reports of fraud within state programs, Gov. Tim Walz held a press conference last Friday to announce a new fraud-prevention program.

Late last week Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the first of two budget forecasts leading up to the 2026 legislative session.

Today Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the first of two budget forecasts which will guide the work of the Minnesota Legislature during the 2026 legislative session. 

As we look toward the 2026 legislative session, there are still many moving pieces within the legislature.

Last week, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Oversight Committee held a hearing to receive an overview on the program integrity controls and fraud prevention measures put in place by the Minnesota Department of Economic Development (“DEED”) within the state’s new paid family leave program prior to its launch on January 1, 2026.

Each year Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) releases two different budget forecasts, with one in February and one in late November or early December.

While the national storyline for last week’s election may have centered on Democratic wins, the most notable result in Minnesota did not involve partisan politics.

Yesterday was General Election Day in Minnesota and around the country with many interesting races impacting state and local politics.

Tomorrow is General Election Day in Minnesota and there are several races of interest that could impact state and local politics.

This document provides LHPA’s analysis of the 2025 General Election in Minnesota.

In an interview last week Gov. Tim Walz outlined his plan to hold town halls in specific districts around the state where the legislative members may not want to support a ban on assault-style weapons.

Last week, Gov. Tim Walz spoke publicly about the likelihood of a special legislative session this fall to address issues of gun violence.