June 1, 2023
MMA staff lobbyists will review the 2023 legislation session and discuss how new legislation will impact physicians and medicine in Minnesota as part of a virtual physician forum from noon to 1 pm on June 7.
The 2023 Legislature passed many bills that will impact physician practices and the health of Minnesotans. This forum will focus on the items that will have a direct impact on the practice of medicine and the most important takeaways for physicians.
The discussion will be led by Dave Renner, CAE, MMA director of advocacy, and Chad Fahning, MMA manager of state legislative affairs. MMA President Will Nicholson, MD, will serve as moderator.
To register for the free event, click here.
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.