Minnsights Blog

It’s been another busy week with the Legislature returning to session this week, but I will get to an update on that in a moment. First, we want to highlight a new report from the Minnesota Chamber Foundation on permitting reform.

Part of what makes the Minnesota Chamber unique is its amazing group of volunteer business leaders that serve on the Chamber's Board of Directors. As representatives of our membership, Board members are chosen because of their active participation in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, their business experience, involvement in civic affairs, and/or their commitment to helping shape public policy to ensure Minnesota’s economic competitiveness.

Last week, we filed a new web article from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce focused on taxes, outlining three major federal tax provisions that Minnesota lawmakers are now considering whether to adopt at the state level.

It’s been another busy week here in St. Paul. The Legislature has reached its first significant deadlines, with the first and second committee requirements that bills must be heard by today or risk not moving forward. Committees in both the House and Senate are working long hours to finish up before taking a short break.

Minnesota legislators will decide during the 2026 legislative session whether to conform to three major business tax provisions passed by Congress in 2025, which would lower tax burdens, provide more immediate cash flow to businesses, and improve our economy’s competitiveness.