Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Thank Snowplow Drivers, State Patrol, National Guard for Keeping Minnesotans Safe During Winter Storm

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan thanked Minnesota’s snowplow drivers, the State Patrol, the National Guard, and emergency responders across the state for their work keeping Minnesotans safe during this week’s winter storm.

“I am immensely grateful to the snowplow drivers, state troopers, first responders, and members of the Minnesota National Guard for working tirelessly to provide aid to Minnesotans and making sure our roads and highways are as safe as possible,” said Governor Walz. 

"Now that’s teamwork. Thank you to our snowplow crews – and to the Minnesota State Patrol and Minnesota National Guard – for your work to keep our roads safe," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. 

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Highlight Plan to Give Minnesotans Up to $10,500 a Year for Child Care Costs

This week, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan highlighted their child care plan, which focuses on making child care more accessible and affordable for all Minnesotans through the Dependent Care Credit, Child Tax Credit, and investments to recruit and retain child care providers.

Under their plan, families making under $200k a year with one child could receive $4,000 a year for child care. Families with two children could receive $8,000 a year, and families with three children could receive up to $10,500 a year. 

Governor Walz Signs Two Bills into Law

Governor Walz signed two bills into law, adding inflation to future state budget forecasts and ensuring that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has the authority to properly transfer Minnesota county and state lands.

“As Governor, I am committed to creating a balanced and responsible budget for the state of Minnesota. By adding inflation to the state’s budget forecasts, we will have a more accurate picture of the state’s finances and be better equipped to make informed decisions about our budget,” said Governor Walz.

“Minnesotans care deeply about our state parks and natural resources. This bill will ensure proper handling and transfer of our state’s public lands,” continued Walz.

Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Attends 27th Annual National Indian Women’s “Supporting Each Other” Honoring Lunch

Lieutenant Governor Flanagan traveled to Washington, D.C., where she attended the 27th Annual National Indian Women’s “Supporting Each Other” Honoring Lunch. 

“I felt blessed to be surrounded by fierce aunties who prayed and loved so many Native women leaders into existence, including myself,” said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. “I’m hopeful for the future because I know the prayers and love of our aunties will lift up our young people as they become our next generation of Native leaders.”