Report for Minnesota

Eligibility will be checked twice a year rather than once, and recipients must work or attend school for at least 20 hours a week. Counties will be responsible for all verification.

The community solar garden program created by Hortman’s legislation was the first in the country. The program had bipartisan support and became a national model.

Author Rep. John Burkel, R-Badger, described the bill as “straightforward, farmer-focused,” with the goal of more timely payouts after wild animals cause damage.

The bill's author said Minnesota farmers are in a similar position to those during the 1980s farm crisis, which is why it is essential for the program to continue.

News Director Chelsey Perkins catches up on what's happening in St. Paul with Report for Minnesota student journalists Abbey Mulcahy, Kendra Mobilia, Shay Scanlan and Eleanor Steffen.

Abbey Mulcahy, Kendra Mobilia, Shay Scanlan and Eleanor Steffen are reporting on the Legislature. New this year, intern Karina Kafka is also producing photojournalism.

On Feb. 24, 2026, Gov. Tim Walz announced a 15-point package that includes a ban on assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines and additional school safety measures.

Republicans in the Minnesota House have been trying to force a vote on a bill that creates a new inspector general to oversee public programs.

The bill would implement an intelligent speed assistance program, or ISA, installed on a repeat offender's vehicle to prohibit driving above the speed limit in a given area.

Each school district would be in charge of creating, implementing and enforcing a policy that meets these standards for the 2026-27 school year.