From the Desk of Jill Sims: We’re rounding the corner to close out session with only 5 legislative days to go (but 10 calendar days). This week, conference committees made headway, we hosted a successful legislative lunch, stopped by great receptions hosted by partners MN-FISH and Greater Mankato Growth (I-90!), the ethics committee met regarding allegations against Senator Nicole Mitchell and we picked up some wins in the commerce policy omnibus bill. Read on about junk fees, liquor provisions, our legislative lunch, rideshare and what we’re tracking in the final days.

Celebration: Kaleb and his wife Kymmi have welcomed their first child, Josephine McCulloch! Baby McCulloch arrived early Tuesday morning and Kaleb will be out of the office on paternity leave until June 03. Please join our team in congratulating Kaleb and Kymmi!

Read the full update here.