Minnesota Gov. Walz authorizes National Guard to assist in St. Paul, Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard as the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers nears its end in St. Paul. The Guard will also be ready to respond if needed in Minneapolis following Amir Locke police killing, Walz says.
Senate GOP releases $65 million plan to grow Minnesota police ranks
Newly hired police officers would be eligible for $10,000 bonuses under a plan put forward by Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday.
Minn. legislative session starts with treats; the trick will be a deal on taxes
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan drew a crowd while carrying pans of scotcheroos and lemon bars, handing out the treats to lawmakers as they returned to the House and Senate chambers to start the 2022 legislative session.
Walz, Senate GOP split on surplus spending ahead of 2022 session
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
Gov. Walz calls for recreational marijuana legalization in Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize marijuana use in Minnesota, as he proposes funds from his budget plan to launch a state authority to oversee a recreational marijuana program.
Gov. Walz proposes $5.1 billion in additional education, social program spending
Gov. Tim Walz is proposing $5.1 billion over the next three years in additional spending on education and social programs.
Stanek appears to be getting closer to a Minnesota governor campaign
Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek appears to be getting closer to running for Minnesota governor.
Long live the Jesse Checks: Walz proposes Ventura policy redux
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.
Lawmakers call for Sheriff Hutchinson to resign, investigation into preferential treatment
Governor Tim Walz and several Minnesota state lawmakers calling on Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson to resign after new evidence in his fourth-degree DWI conviction comes to light.
Gov. Walz's budget would send $175 checks to Minnesotans from surplus
Under Walz's proposal, Minnesotans making less than $175K would get $175 payouts. The cost of the payments would be $700 million, less than 10 percent of the surplus.
Walz proposes record $2.7 billion public construction package
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $2.7 billion package of public construction projects Tuesday, sparking an intense debate at the state Capitol over the right size of the plan and which projects to include.
Walz earmarks $40M for emergency staffing with thousands of hospital workers out sick
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is earmarking $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief to bring in hundreds of emergency hospital workers as the omicron variant causes a surge in infections across the state.
Flags fly at half-staff Saturday to honor Sen. Harry Reid
Following a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Gov. Tim Walz ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, to honor the life of Sen. Harry Reid.
Walz: People need 'patience' about testing supply amid omicron surge
Gov. Tim Walz says the state and its primary COVID-19 testing provider were not caught off guard by a surge in demand that has led to shortages of at-home tests and long lines at state sites.