Minnsights Blog

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.

When Waste Wise visited Bellmont Partners during the summer of 2025, they found an employer encouraging sustainable practices. Their environmental initiatives have even been recognized by the City of Edina’s Green Business Recognition Program. The Bellmont Partners office features well-labeled trash, recycling and organic bins throughout the space. They have reusable plates, cups and utensils in the kitchen to cut down on single-use items. All of these are best practices for reuse and recycling.

Coming to you after another busy week at the Capitol as we approach important committee deadlines next week and beyond. Today, I want to spend some time discussing paid family and medical leave, because we have been hearing loud and clear from employers across the state about the challenges related to this new program in Minnesota.