Minnesotans react to Gov. Walz's recreational marijuana budget proposal
Governor Tim Walz?s latest health and safety budget proposal is dedicating $25 million dollars toward the legalization of adult-use marijuana in Minnesota. FOX 9?s Babs Santos got some reaction from both sides of the issue.
Governor Tim Walz?s latest health and safety budget proposal is dedicating $25 million dollars toward the legalization of adult-use marijuana in Minnesota. FOX 9?s Babs Santos got some reaction from both sides of the issue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota $175 surplus checks: Walz follows past campaign of former Gov. Ventura
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 -- Jesse Checks.
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 -- Jesse Checks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court halts nationwide vaccine mandate: How it impacts Minnesota
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will follow the court ruling, but says "I think they made the wrong decision, but that?s not for me to decide."
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will follow the court ruling, but says "I think they made the wrong decision, but that?s not for me to decide."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota to open 3 more COVID testing sites as demand surges
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday the state will open three more COVID-19 community testing sites, including two in the Twin Cities metro, as demand for tests surges.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday the state will open three more COVID-19 community testing sites, including two in the Twin Cities metro, as demand for tests surges.
Gov. Walz, family test positive for COVID-19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday he and his wife, Gwen, have tested positive for COVID-19. They are both vaccinated and have received their booster shots and are not experiencing any symptoms.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday he and his wife, Gwen, have tested positive for COVID-19. They are both vaccinated and have received their booster shots and are not experiencing any symptoms.
Gov. Walz, family test positive for COVID-19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday he and his wife, Gwen, have tested positive for COVID-19. They are both vaccinated and have received their booster shots and are not experiencing any symptoms.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday he and his wife, Gwen, have tested positive for COVID-19. They are both vaccinated and have received their booster shots and are not experiencing any symptoms.
In the 2022 Minnesota governor's race, nowhere is the gulf wider than COVID-19
All five Republican candidates for Minnesota governor who appeared at a forum here this week said they've had COVID-19, and two said they would not get vaccinated against the virus.
All five Republican candidates for Minnesota governor who appeared at a forum here this week said they've had COVID-19, and two said they would not get vaccinated against the virus.
Minnesota Governor's Race: GOP candidates, Walz on COVID-19 vaccines
In the Minnesota Governor's race, five Republican candidates say they've all had COVID-19. Their plans to address the ongoing pandemic are quite different from current Gov. Tim Walz.
In the Minnesota Governor's race, five Republican candidates say they've all had COVID-19. Their plans to address the ongoing pandemic are quite different from current Gov. Tim Walz.
Minnesota projects record $7.7 billion surplus, sparking debate on how to spend
Minnesota has a record-shattering $7.7 billion surplus, state budget officials project, setting the stage for lawmakers to debate how to spend it in 2022.
Minnesota has a record-shattering $7.7 billion surplus, state budget officials project, setting the stage for lawmakers to debate how to spend it in 2022.