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The Minnesota Legislature’s third and final legislative committee deadline, the date by which finance committees must pass all major appropriation and bills is Friday, April 17th.
With the Minnesota Legislature scheduled to return from its Easter and Passover break tomorrow, they will have less than two weeks until the third and final committee deadline.
Friday, March 27, 2026 marked the first two of three annual committee deadlines for the Minnesota Legislature.
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…