Minnesotans once again demonstrated the power of civic participation. In the 2026 midterm elections, more than 2.8 million Minnesotans cast ballots, setting a new record for midterm voter participation in our state. That's approximately 300,000 more voters than in...
In a Federal Register Notice (FRN) posted on September 10, 2026, the Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau proposed sweeping changes in the data to be collected in the 2030 Census, who would be included in apportionment of congressional representation, and how...
On November 3 Minnesota voters will vote on a constitutional amendment to modernize how Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund supports students, schools, and communities. The constitutional amendment was approved by the Minnesota Legislature during its 2026 session with...
Critical Needs Addressed - Advocacy Continues!Legislators stuck with the budget deal struck by Walz, legislative leaders four days before the end of session. This included an HCMC Rescue Plan needed to help a critical safety net hospital, a $1.2 billion bonding Bill...
Legislature Reconvenes, Legislation Stalls The MN Legislature picked up where it left off after the Easter/Passover break with committees now facing an April 17 deadline to act on bills carrying appropriations while there are rising concerns about no bipartisan...
One Week Left to Easter DeadlineWith MN Legislative Committees facing the first and second deadline to act favorably on all bills before the Easter/Passover break begins on March 27, LWVMN’s policy priorities face an uphill battle to pass in the divided legislature....
2026 Legislative Session Begins!The 2026 MN Legislative Session began on Feb. 17 with a day to honor Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. If you miss anything or are just tuning in, the Capitol Letter regularly compiles news coverage and reports...
Political violence has no place in our democracy.WASHINGTON & MINNEAPOLIS – The following is a joint statement from LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart and LWV Minnesota Executive Director Michelle Witte: “The League of Women Voters is shocked and horrified by the...
Observer Reports Housing Finance Bill - 4/29 & 5/17 LWVMN Observer and Lobby Corps Member Carol SeilerConference Committee Activity SF2298The bill contains the budget for the Housing Finance Agency and other appropriations. It contains provisions relating to...
End of Session News - MN State CapitolConference Committees are continuing to meet and bring omnibus bills up for floor votes before Constitutional Adjournment on May 19. The MN Governor can call Legislators back into special session if they have not passed a state...
LWV Launches New Campaign to Defend DemocracyOn May 1, the League of Women Voters launched 'Unite and Rise 8.5' to Mobilize 8.5 Million voters through Advocacy, Civic Education, and Engagement after they declared that we are in a "Constitutional Crisis".Members and...
LWVMN Stands Up for Healthy Communities! LWV Launches New Campaign to Defend DemocracyFollowing a successful lobby day at the MN State Capitol on April 28 with LWVMN leaders and partners, the League of Women Voters of the US introduced a new initiative ‘Unite and Rise...