Celia Perez R. celebrates the Latin American tradition of quincerena as she practices her poses while a photographer reset his light during a photo shoot at the Capitol. Quincerena is a celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday and her transition from childhood to adulthood.
The Senate Finance Committee holds a hearing on the Federal budgets interactions with Minnesota’s budget.
Sen John Marty, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, makes an opening statement at the beginning of the hearing.
Sen. Rich Draheim asks a question of State Budget Director Anhi Minge during the hearing of the Senate Finance Committee.
State Budget Director Anha Minge answers a question from Sen. Rich Draheim during the hearing of the Senate Finance Committee.
Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen makes a statement about the cuts in the federal workforce and budget duing a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee.
Dave Greeman, CFO of the Dept. of Human Services responds to a question from a member of the Finance Committee during a hearing.
Sen. Bobby Joe Champion directs his comments on cuts to the federal workforce and budget to Sen. Gruenhagen during a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee.
Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy responds with a question during a news conference after the Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Gov. Tim Walz discusses his plan to make health insurance providers pay their fair share of reinsurance to insurers rather than the taxpayers. Gov. Walz said, “We’re helping ensure that families can afford their life-saving medications and emergency care”.
Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold answers a question on how Gov. Walz’s plan to make health insurance providers accountable would work during a news conference to announce the plan.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth speaks with members of the press in an alcove at the back of the House Chamber.
The House passes its first bill, HF289, of the 2025 Legislative Session 133-0. The bill establishes an SAVI program for state agencies to encourage innovation and cost savings.
