Uber/Lyft rideshare wages bill: Disability community concerns among reasons for Walz veto
Governor Tim Walz issued his first-ever veto Thursday to quash a bill that would've set minimum wages for Uber and Lyft drivers.
Governor Tim Walz issued his first-ever veto Thursday to quash a bill that would've set minimum wages for Uber and Lyft drivers.
Gov. Walz vetoes rideshare minimum wage bill
Governor Tim Walz issued his first-ever veto to squash a bill that would've set minimum wages for Uber and Lyft drivers. His decision was partly because the bill could've had an unintended impact on people with disabilities.
Governor Tim Walz issued his first-ever veto to squash a bill that would've set minimum wages for Uber and Lyft drivers. His decision was partly because the bill could've had an unintended impact on people with disabilities.
Minnesota tax rebate: Where is my check, and am I eligible?
Tax rebates are coming, here's how to find out if you're getting one.
Tax rebates are coming, here's how to find out if you're getting one.
Transportation bill passes both chambers, awaits Gov. Walz signature
The billion dollar transportation bill passes both chambers and is off to Gov. Walz's desk.
The billion dollar transportation bill passes both chambers and is off to Gov. Walz's desk.
Gov. Tim Walz signs gun safety bill into law
Gov. Tim Walz is set to sign a public safety bill into law Friday afternoon. The bill includes two major gun safety provisions.
Gov. Tim Walz is set to sign a public safety bill into law Friday afternoon. The bill includes two major gun safety provisions.
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway: Minnesota highway renamed after Prince
A bill renaming a section of Highway 5 to honor Price was signed by Gov. Walz Tuesday.
A bill renaming a section of Highway 5 to honor Price was signed by Gov. Walz Tuesday.
Walz signs 3 bills that protect Minnesotans' rights
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday morning will signed three bills into law that aim to protect Minnesotans' rights. The bills will protect people seeking or providing gender-affirming health care in Minnesota, ban the practice of conversion therapy and protect people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday morning will signed three bills into law that aim to protect Minnesotans' rights. The bills will protect people seeking or providing gender-affirming health care in Minnesota, ban the practice of conversion therapy and protect people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz to sign 3 bills into law protecting Minnesotans' rights
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday morning will sign three bills into law that aim to protect Minnesotans' rights.
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday morning will sign three bills into law that aim to protect Minnesotans' rights.
Gov. Walz vows action on gun control during State of the State
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made a vow Wednesday night that Minnesota will act on gun control as he touted progressive legislation that had passed this session under a DFL-led legislature.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made a vow Wednesday night that Minnesota will act on gun control as he touted progressive legislation that had passed this session under a DFL-led legislature.
Minnesota flooding: Officials on preparations
As areas of the state continue to prepare for the impact of spring flooding, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan hold a briefing with state and federal partners to provide an update on the state’s current spring flood outlook and statewide preparations.
As areas of the state continue to prepare for the impact of spring flooding, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan hold a briefing with state and federal partners to provide an update on the state’s current spring flood outlook and statewide preparations.
Spring flooding in Minnesota: Officials comment on preparations, flood outlook
After a snowy winter, communities across Minnesota are preparing for the impact of spring flooding. Gov. Tim Walz and state officials shared details on the spring flood outlook and the statewide preparations if waterways do flood.
After a snowy winter, communities across Minnesota are preparing for the impact of spring flooding. Gov. Tim Walz and state officials shared details on the spring flood outlook and the statewide preparations if waterways do flood.
Zaria McKeever murder case: Gov. Walz assigns AG Ellison to take over prosecution
Governor Walz says he is assigning Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to take over the prosecution for the Zaria McKeever murder case after an outcry from McKeever's family and other over plea deals offered by the Hennepin County Attorney.
Governor Walz says he is assigning Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to take over the prosecution for the Zaria McKeever murder case after an outcry from McKeever's family and other over plea deals offered by the Hennepin County Attorney.
Zaria McKeever murder case: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty speaks
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Friday, April 7, spoke out against the governor's decision to have Attorney General Keith Ellison take over prosecution in Zaria McKeever's murder case.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Friday, April 7, spoke out against the governor's decision to have Attorney General Keith Ellison take over prosecution in Zaria McKeever's murder case.
Governor, top politicians expected to get pay bump
For only the second time in two decades, salary increases are likely on the way for Minnesota’s top political leaders.
For only the second time in two decades, salary increases are likely on the way for Minnesota’s top political leaders.
President Biden visits Fridley to tout economic agenda
President Joe Biden visited Minnesota on Monday, making a stop in Fridley to tout his economic agenda.
President Joe Biden visited Minnesota on Monday, making a stop in Fridley to tout his economic agenda.
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Train derailment: Gov. Walz, officials hold press conference [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz and officials hold a press conference on the train derailment in Raymond, Minnesota, on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Gov. Tim Walz and officials hold a press conference on the train derailment in Raymond, Minnesota, on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
New Minnesota budget targets include $3 billion for tax cuts
Democratic legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz agreed Tuesday on broad budget targets that add up to nearly $17.9 billion in new spending, including $3 billion for tax cuts, but the details of where the money will go remain to be negotiated.
Democratic legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz agreed Tuesday on broad budget targets that add up to nearly $17.9 billion in new spending, including $3 billion for tax cuts, but the details of where the money will go remain to be negotiated.
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Gov. Walz signs catalytic converter theft bill [RAW]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, March 21, signed a bill into law that's aimed at deterring catalytic converter thefts.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, March 21, signed a bill into law that's aimed at deterring catalytic converter thefts.
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Gov. Walz signs free school lunch bill into law [RAW]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed the free school lunch bill into law.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed the free school lunch bill into law.
Order protecting gender-affirming care signed by Gov. Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed an executive order protecting the rights of the state's LGBTQ+ community to seek and receive gender-affirming health care.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed an executive order protecting the rights of the state's LGBTQ+ community to seek and receive gender-affirming health care.