Viewpoint: 2026 session starts to put Minnesotans first

Viewpoint: 2026 session starts to put Minnesotans first

We finished the 2026 legislative session on Sunday, May 18, and I’m glad to report that it was a productive session. The bipartisan agreement on the final deal focused on affordability, accountability and funding infrastructure. In divided government, some priorities were left on the cutting room floor, but ultimately, you will have more money in your pocket book, the framework to stop fraud is being put in place, we are investing in our rural a…