Legislative deal: hospital bailout, infrastructure bill, cuts to property taxes and car tab fees

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 561

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced a deal late Wednesday on the big-ticket items the Legislature plans to pass this session, which ends on Sunday night.

They provided few details, but Walz and some legislative leaders are holding press conferences Thursday.

The agreement includes funding for the beleaguered Hennepin County Medical Center, an infrastructure package, some property tax relief and a one-year, temporary reduction in car tab fees.

Here are some details: …

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