When seeking to influence state or local governments, vigilance in issue monitoring and astute policy analysis are paramount.
During the legislative session, our team works inside the Capitol to closely monitor legislation and understands the critical role of discerning how specific legislative measures, regulations, and policies could impact our client’s interests.
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.