Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and members of the People of Color and Indigenous Caucus announced a legislative package Thursday that will be presented to the state house of representatives and state senate during the upcoming special session.
It's likely the Minnesota State Legislature will be called into a special session on Friday. However, how much work gets done right off the bat remains to be seen.
Gov. Mark Dayton says he will call a special session to address rapidly rising costs for people buying health insurance through Minnesota's state exchange - if legislative leaders can come up with a plan of action.