Gov. Walz discusses importance of paid family leave
Governor Tim Walz discussed the importance of paid family and medical leave legislation. The DFL says paid family and medical leave is a top priority this year.
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Governor Tim Walz discussed the importance of paid family and medical leave legislation. The DFL says paid family and medical leave is a top priority this year.
Governor Tim Walz on Monday showed off the state's first electric fire truck.
In an interview with WCCO, the governor detailed some of his priorities as lawmakers begin their work of passing a two-year budget and policies that impact schools, family budgets, public safety and more.
The governor acknowledged that his proposal — which started out last year as $1,000 for individual filers and $2,000 for joint filers — has found only "lukewarm support" among his fellow Democrats so far.
DFL lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow 21-year-olds to buy, sell, and use marijuana. It would also expunge low-level cannabis convictions.
The Minnesota Legislature will begin the 2023 session Tuesday with a record surplus and single party control for the first time in a decade.
The next four years present a new opportunity for Gov. Tim Walz’s agenda, because Democrats now have total control at the Capitol.
Promising the end of gridlock in St. Paul, Gov. Tim Walz officially began his second term in office Monday.
Among the key issues we could see tackled in this upcoming session include legalizing marijuana, codifying abortion rights, family and medical leave and gun laws.
Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday a plan to prevent fraud and improve oversight of federal grant dollars.
Gov. Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency, authorizing the national guard to help those stranded on the roads.
The historic Minnesota Governor’s Residence welcomed visitors for tours over the weekend for the first time since the pandemic began.
"I can tell you that the training, and the clarity of the mission, the support that our troops are getting is second to none," Gov. Walz said.
Gov. Tim Walz is back from a weekend trip visiting Minnesota National Guard troops in the Middle East.
Gov. Tim Walz recently returned from a trip to Kuwait, where he visited members of the Minnesota National Guard who are serving there. On Monday, he spoke about his experience abroad.
State lawmakers will soon get back to work, and many Minnesotans will be watching to see how they'll spend that $17 billion surplus.
The DFL Senate Caucus will be meeting this weekend to sort out their priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
Minnesota's staggering $17 billion surplus has some wondering - will the governor's proposal of rebate checks still be on the table?
State officials announced a stunning $17.6 billion surplus Tuesday - the biggest in Minnesota history. Lawmakers have a lot to say about it, but WCCO wanted to know where you hope to see that money go.
The surplus sets the stage for lawmakers to figure out how to spend your tax dollars. Caroline Cummings explains some of their big ideas.
Every year in office, Gov. Tim Walz has proposed massive K-12 spending bills. Every year, his proposals have been shot down by the Republican-led legislature. But with DFL support this year, things could change.
WCCO's Shayla Reaves has more on what to expect from the DFL after the midterm election.
A spokesperson with Walz confirmed Ventura's comments, adding that they "may work together to get something done."
A stunning Election Day upset means Democrats will control the Minnesota House, Senate and governor's office – a trifecta that hasn’t seen since 2014.
Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature, putting the party in full control of state government for the first time since 2014.
