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Mary Murphy

Minnesota State Correspondent

Mary Murphy has worked as the Minnesota Capitol Correspondent for Forum News Service since October 2024.

Previously, Mary covered the Washington State Legislative session for the Washington State Journal. Mary has also reported internationally in Chennai, India for Citizen Matters. Her work has been published in the Seattle Times, Cascade PBS, The Everett Herald and The International Examiner.

She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Washington where she also worked as Managing Editor for the college newspaper, The Daily.

Reach her by email mmurphy@forumcomm.com or on X at @marymurphy301.

With no budget deal and five days left in the session, lawmakers say a special session this summer is likely, ‘if not inevitable.’
The U.S. Army veteran and business executive from Medina announced his second run for governor in 2026.
With six days left in the legislative session, industry leaders warn of layoffs and supply shortages unless lawmakers amend a 2023 metal ban.
Leaders in the Church urge lawmakers to prevent GOP pushes to roll back MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented immigrants.
Lawmakers debate nursing homes, costs to counties and Medicaid cuts in debates over the Human Services budgets, which propose up to $300 million in cuts.
Catch up on some of the other business that took place at the Minnesota Capitol.
The seclusion room practice was banned in 2023 for grades K-3, but Minnesota lawmakers are now looking to allow it up to sixth grade with parental permission.
Minnesotans rally to protect the Boundary Waters as the federal government makes moves on mining projects.
Minnesota law will prohibit housing accommodations from turning down occupants who are actively training a service dog.
Legislation prompted by fatal Park Tavern crash aims to close loopholes for repeat drunk drivers through expanded use of ignition interlocks