Insights

2026 Institutional Knowledge Loss in Legislature

Institutional knowledge is the collective understanding, expertise, and information an organization possesses about its operations, history, and procedures.

What’s Ahead for the Legislature

The dynamics in the Capitol will undergo a significant shift in Hortman’s absence. She played a pivotal role in nearly every issue thanks to her skills. Others simply do not possess the same gravitas at this point in their careers—whether due to inexperience, political dynamics within the caucus, vision, or a mix of these factors.

End of Session Considerations – The Trifecta Trophies

As the 2025 Minnesota Legislature winds down and organizations consider the dynamics of the “Tiefecta” in the House, as well as the one-vote majority the DFL holds in the Senate, those advocating for policy changes outside the budget must take into account the DFL’s strength in negotiations.