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Jan 8, 2025 · On this page you will find the latest press releases and statements from the Office of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. RSS feed Footer navigation
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View RECENT NEWS Governor Walz Signs One Minnesota Budget into Law Governor Tim Walz signed the One Minnesota Budget into law alongside Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and DFL legislators on the front steps of the State Capitol.
Governor Walz Signs Nine Bills into Law - Minnesota's State Portal
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed nine bills into law as passed by the Minnesota Legislature. “Public safety professionals put their lives on the line for their communities,” said …
Judicial Appointments / Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt.
Selecting and appointing judges when vacancies arise on the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and the ten Judicial District Courts in Minnesota is one of the Governor’s most important constitutional responsibilities.
Governor Walz Announces $200 Million Research and …
Governor Tim Walz today announced that Solventum, a leading global health care company, will make a $200 million expansion in Eagan, retaining an estimated 2,000 Minnesota jobs. The expansion is supported by nearly $13 million in business development funding from the State of …
Governor Walz Signs Energy Permitting Reform Legislation
Governor Tim Walz today visited a wind energy farm in Dexter, Minnesota where he held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will shorten and streamline the energy permitting process. Reforms are estimated to result in time savings of 9-12 months for permitting and building renewable energy and transmission projects.
Governor Walz Authorizes Minnesota National Guard to Support …
Jun 22, 2024 · Following heavy rainfall across Southern Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz today declared a peacetime emergency, authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to be available to provide support for emergency flood operations as areas across the state experience extreme flood conditions.
Governor Tim Walz - Minnesota's State Portal
Tim won his first election to the United States House of Representatives in 2006 and was re-elected for another five terms serving Minnesota’s First Congressional District in Southern Minnesota. Learn more about the work Tim has done as Minnesota’s Governor.
Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce …
Feb 16, 2024 · Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Cannabis Expungement Board, Destination Medical Center Corporation, Prescription Drug Affordability Advisory Council, Psychedelic Medicine Task Force, and State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense.
Governor Walz Announces One-Page Supplemental Budget
Mar 18, 2024 · Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today released a one-page supplemental budget proposal. The budget addresses pressing statewide needs, including rural emergency medical services, water quality, and child welfare.