ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Optometry, Cannabis Advisory Council, Governor’s Committee on Minnesota America 250, and Minnesota Zoological…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Eden Prairie Schools is among the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon honorees for leading the way in reducing environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring high-quality…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills into law. Chapter 88, House File 3631 makes technical changes to prior capital investment appropriations to ensure previously funded projects are completed efficiently. Chapter 90,…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced grants to dozens of school districts to improve traffic safety near schools. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded $1.4 million for communities, school districts, and organizations…

ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced April 24, 2024 that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the…

ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz April 23, 2024 announced Minnesota has received $62 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for solar projects that will help families save on energy costs. The Solar for All grant will support a…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan April 22, 2024 announced the appointments of Theodora Gaïtas and Sarah Hennesy as associate justices on the Minnesota Supreme Court. Gaïtas will be replacing the…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan April 19, 2024 announced the following appointments to the Clean Water Council, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee,…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz today visited Como Park Pavilion in Saint Paul to highlight the need for legislation to curb copper wire theft. Governor Walz and Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter surveyed streetlights damaged by copper wire theft.…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz April 17, 2024 signed a bill into law clarifying jurisdictions allowed in trust-related cases. Chapter 87, House File 3589 addresses the different jurisdictions that courts have in trust-related cases. The bill…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan April 17, 2024 announced nearly $20 million in grants to build the state’s special education workforce. The Minnesota Department of Education has awarded 25 Minnesota…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz April 15, 2024 signed three bills into law. Chapter 83, House File 3377 appropriates $79 million from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) for conservation and natural resource projects across…

St. Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz April 12, 2024 announced that Minnesota secured $16 million in federal funding to improve safety on Highway 11 near Loman and I-94 between Moorhead and Alexandria. The funding comes from President Biden’s…

St. Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz released the following statement today congratulating Interim Col. Christina Bogojevic on her appointment as colonel of the Minnesota State Patrol. Bogojevic has been with the State Patrol for more than 20 years and…

Over 360,000 children have already benefited, with families receiving an average credit of $2508 Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz today urged Minnesotans to file for the Child Tax Credit before Tax Day on Monday, April 15. He was joined by…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointments of Matti Adam and Seamus Duffy as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Adam will be replacing the Honorable Shari R. Schluchter and Duffy will be…

Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the…

Saint Paul, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law modifying the effective date of the net operating loss provision that passed in 2023. Chapter 82, House File 3769 adjusts the timeline of the 2023 tax bill provision that reduced the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with a notice from the White House, Governor Tim Walz today has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, May 11,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 7, to honor firefighters who have been killed or injured in the…

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today congratulated departing Commissioner Alice Roberts-Davis and thanked her for her years of service at the Minnesota Department of Administration (Admin). Roberts-Davis will depart from…

Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law protecting the freedom to vote and increasing voting accessibility. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were joined by Secretary of State Steve Simon, legislators, and advocates to celebrate…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced two vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. These vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly and the Honorable Lucinda E. Jesson. Judge Reilly and Judge…

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today joined Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and the U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman to celebrate National Small Business Week and Minnesota’s Small Business Week…

Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law improving workplace safety and training standards at oil refineries. The bill requires a percentage of third-party contractor employees be graduates or apprentices in a registered apprenticeship…

At the national convention of the International Union of Operating Engineers in Hollywood, Florida, Governor Tim Walz today highlighted the need for good-paying union jobs and collective bargaining rights in states across the country.…

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today toured a state fish hatchery in St. Paul ahead of the fishing opener. The facility was the first state-run hatchery established in Minnesota. Today, the facility produces young walleye,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that he will lead a trade mission to Australia, November 10-18, 2023, with stops in the major business centers of Sydney and Melbourne. The mission will focus on growing the state’s…

Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills into law protecting people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota, banning the practice of conversion therapy, and protecting people seeking or providing gender-affirming health care in Minnesota.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced that the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has recently awarded $4.22 million in grants through its Farm to School program. A total of 114…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law strengthening penalties for labor trafficking. The bill creates a crime for labor trafficking that results in death and creates enhanced penalties for labor trafficking that…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today visited a home in Saint Paul to highlight their $240 million proposal to replace lead pipes across Minnesota. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz delivered his State of the State Address tonight in the Minnesota House Chamber. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery. Thank you and good evening. Madame Speaker and Members of the Minnesota House…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in honor and remembrance of Deputy Josh Owen.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today released the following statements on the death of Pope County Sherriff Deputy Josh Owen who was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty on April 15.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz celebrated the spring turkey hunting season near Northfield early this morning. Governor Walz was joined by National Wild Turkey Federation Director of Development Tom Glines, Minnesota Department of Natural…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited Hastings to meet with local legislators, city leaders, and residents to discuss the city’s spring flood preparations. Governor Walz was joined by Senator Judy Seeberger, Representative…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today highlighted accomplishments of the first 100 days of their second term. Since their inauguration, Governor Walz signed bills that codify reproductive rights,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited Ely, Minnesota, to highlight the child care plan in the One Minnesota Budget released in January. Governor Walz visited the Ely Head Start center to discuss the Governor and Lieutenant…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today exercised his statutory authority to assign Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Zaria McKeever murder case in Hennepin County. This decision comes after Governor Walz received a formal…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law providing deficiency funding for the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) to continue providing hearings for campaign and data practice matters. Chapter 23, Senate File 1816…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today joined a call with a bipartisan group of governors and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to express support for Ukraine and solidarity with the Ukrainian community in Minnesota. “Minnesota…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 23-05, amending previous executive orders to ensure continuity of task forces, councils, and committees created by those executive orders. Executive Order 23-05 also rescinds…

“This critical work from Commissioner Rebecca Lucero and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights is an important step to make Minneapolis a safer community for all,” said Governor Tim Walz. “I’m grateful for MDHR’s…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As the federal COVID-19 public health emergency unwinds, Governor Tim Walz signed into law a bill providing resources to help eligible Minnesotans keep their Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare health insurance. “We…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has signed two bills into law providing $50 million in funding for homelessness prevention and assistance and allowing wills to be completed electronically. “Ensuring our children and families have…

[ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz traveled to Raymond, Minnesota, this morning to survey the site where a train carrying ethanol derailed. The Governor met with residents and offered the state’s full support. The Governor is coordinating…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced Dr. Stephanie Burrage as Chief Equity Officer for the State of Minnesota. Dr. Burrage will be responsible for working with the Governor’s Office…

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Tori Stewart as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Stewart will replace the Honorable Kevin F. Mark and…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Chapter 19, House File 45 into law as passed unanimously by the Minnesota Legislature. In 2021, the legislature established a procedure under which certain current or former members of the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. The vacancies occurred upon the resignation of…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, and House Speaker Melissa Hortman today announced that they have reached an agreement on key budget decisions, taking a major step toward finalizing the two-year state…

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointments of Sarah Hudleston and Matthew Frank as district court judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The seats will be chambered…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In celebration of Reading Month, Governor Tim Walz today unveiled the first ever Little Free Library in the State Capitol. With more than 1,600 book titles banned or restricted by other states last year, the Little Free…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law Chapter 17, House File 112 postponing the next review and revision of the physical education standards from the 2022-2023 school year to the 2026-2027 school year. In 2017, the Minnesota…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law a bill providing free school breakfast and lunch for all Minnesota students at participating schools. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor were joined by legislators, students, and…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed legislation into law that will crack down on catalytic converter theft. He also signed into law protections for Native American children and families, and funding for the Competency Attainment…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced that they have nearly doubled their public safety plan, bringing the total to $550 million to support local governments with public safety. Their revised…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan today announced the appointments of Timothy Carey and Jacob Kraus as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. These seats will be chambered in St.…

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Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Protect Access to Gender Affirming Health Care in Minnesota “As states across the country move to ban access to gender affirming care, we want LGBTQ Minnesotans to know they will continue to be safe,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today visited Fergus Falls, Minnesota to highlight the child care plan in the One Minnesota Budget released in January. Lieutenant Governor Flanagan hosted a roundtable with city and county…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Emergency Executive Order 23-04 to provide regulatory relief for septic system service companies. Executive Order 23-04 exempts septic tank trucks from seasonal load restrictions on Minnesota…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – At the Aspen Ideas: Climate Conference today, Governor Tim Walz joined climate leaders from around the world to discuss how Minnesota is leading in the fight against climate change. “Minnesota never steps away from a…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today took executive action to protect access to gender affirming health care in Minnesota. Gender affirming health care services refers to all medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services, including…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today that Minnesota’s exports reached a record high of $27 billion in 2022, a 16 percent increase from 2021.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law expanding eligibility for a standard Minnesota driver’s license by allowing Minnesotans, regardless of immigration status, to obtain a license. With an estimated 81,000…

Governor Walz Signs Bill Expanding Voting Rights to 55,000 Minnesotans Governor Walz signed into law the largest expansion of voting rights in Minnesota in a half century. The law restores voting rights for over 55,000 formerly incarcerated people…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz will temporarily transfer power to Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan Monday while under general anesthesia for a preventive procedure. Per state statute, the Governor sent a letter today to House Speaker…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law the largest expansion of voting rights in Minnesota in a half century. The law restores voting rights for over 55,000 formerly incarcerated people in Minnesota. Governor Walz signed the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As Minnesota food shelves see an increase in demand, Governor Tim Walz today signed into law $5 million in emergency funding to food shelves. “Minnesota’s food shelves play an essential role in helping…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – After years of calling on pharmaceutical manufacturers to address the skyrocketing cost of insulin, Governor Tim Walz today released a statement on Eli Lilly’s decision to cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost of insulin at…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today released the following statement celebrating the news that Minnesota Management and Budget’s February Economic Forecast showed that Minnesota’s surplus remains stable and the economy…

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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…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today 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.…

On 50-Year Anniversary, Governor Walz Expands Minnesota’s Military Partnership with Norway This week, Governor Walz participated in the official State Partnership Program signing ceremony in Trondheim, Norway, expanding the long-standing…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As forecasts predict up to 20 inches of snow this week and at the request of Minnesota National Guard’s Adjutant General, Army Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Commissioner of Public Safety Bob Jacobson, and Commissioner of…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – During a business development mission in Oslo, Norway today, Governor Tim Walz promoted Minnesota as a premier destination for trade and investment. The Governor’s trip comes after Minnesota’s exports reached an…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today participated in the official State Partnership Program (SPP) signing ceremony in Trondheim, Norway, expanding the long-standing partnership between Minnesota and Norway’s militaries. Governor Walz…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today congratulated departing Commissioner Steve Grove and thanked him for his years of service at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development…

Governor Walz Signs Bill Moving Minnesota to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040 This week, Governor Walz signed a bill leading Minnesota to 100% clean electricity by 2040. Through this law, Minnesota will take steps to lower greenhouse gas emissions,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz will travel to Norway this week to build upon Minnesota and Norway’s strong military and economic ties. During his visit, Governor Walz will participate in the official State Partnership Program (SPP)…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz chaired the Council of Governors’ 26th annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The President’s bipartisan Council of Governors was established by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008…

Governor Walz Signs Reproductive Freedom into Law PRO Act establishes reproductive health as a fundamental right for Minnesotans Governor Walz signed the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act into law, establishing reproductive freedom as a…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law legislation establishing a Minnesota carbon-free electricity standard. With Senate File 4 , Minnesota will take steps to lower greenhouse gas emissions, combat the climate crisis, and…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law legislation to unlock $315.5 million in federally appropriated funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to improve Minnesota’s roads. The funding provided in…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law legislation providing funding for Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Office to hire up to seven additional criminal prosecutors. Senate File 33 will more than triple the capacity of…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, during Black History Month, Governor Tim Walz highlighted a series of proposals within the One Minnesota Budget that would support Black Minnesotans. These proposals were informed by dozens of formal meetings the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies occurred upon the resignation…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed into law legislation establishing Juneteenth as a State holiday. Senate File 13 commemorates June 19 as the official end of slavery in the United States. “Juneteenth is an important…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for eight Northeastern and Southwestern Minnesota counties due to damage caused by heavy snowstorms and high winds from December 13 through December 16, 2022.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has directed flags at all state buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 3, 2023, in recognition of Four Chaplains Day. This year marks the 80th…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited Laura MacArthur Elementary School in Duluth, Minnesota to highlight a series of proposals in the One Minnesota budget to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids . This $12 billion…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Debra Groehler as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Groehler will be replacing the Honorable Jodi L.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has signed the CROWN Act into law, explicitly prohibiting racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs, and twists. A ceremonial bill signing will take place later…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the resignation of the Honorable Bethany A. Fountain Lindberg and the retirement…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statements after the passing of former United States Senator David Durenberger. “I am grateful to have called Senator Durenberger a…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed HF 1 , the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act, into law, establishing reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for every Minnesotan. The PRO Act establishes that every Minnesotan has a…

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Present Their One Minnesota Budget Entire two-year proposal provides largest tax cut in state history, includes plan to send surplus money directly back to Minnesotans in the form of checks Governor…

Death rate among those experiencing homelessness is triple that of general population Governor’s historic housing stability package invests in solutions to support Minnesotans experiencing homelessness across the housing spectrum People…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced their 2023 Infrastructure Plan – their capital investment recommendation for the upcoming legislative session, the largest in state history. The…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law extending Unemployment Insurance benefits for workers on the Iron Range. The bill will provide an additional 26 weeks of benefits for over 400 workers who were laid off due to the…

Entire two-year proposal provides largest tax cut in state history; includes plan to send surplus money directly back to Minnesotans in the form of checks Minnesotans across the state praise the One Minnesota Budget [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Budget to Make Minnesota the Best State in the Country for Kids Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced a series of proposals to make Minnesota the best state in the country for…

Public safety package provides $300 million in local public safety aid; reduces gun violence and violent crime; invests in meaningful criminal justice reform Health care package would create MinnesotaCare public option, expand access to quality…

$4.1 billion package would provide paid family and medical leave, strengthen small businesses, and expand Minnesota’s workforce in most critical sectors Climate package grows clean energy workforce; expands solar power and EV infrastructure;…

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the reappointment of the Honorable Patricia J. Milun as a judge of the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (WCCA) for a six-year term.…

$12 billion package would lower cost of child care for middle-class families, expand tax cuts, and reduce child poverty Budget would provide largest investment in public education in state history, including universal school meals and increased…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today recognized Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Minnesota by hosting a public celebration and issuing a proclamation marking the state holiday. The…

Governor Walz Signs Bipartisan Bill to Provide $100 Million in Tax Cuts, Simplify Tax Filing for Minnesotans Governor Walz signed bipartisan legislation, passed within days of the legislative session kicking off, providing $100 million in tax cuts…

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[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Optometry, Board of Veterinary Medicine, Compensation Council, Legislative Salary Council, and Technology…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed bipartisan legislation providing $100 million in tax cuts to Minnesota individuals and businesses. The first bill to pass in the 2023 legislative session, Chapter 1, HF 31 will update several…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the resignation of the Honorable Nicole A. Engisch. This seat will be chambered in…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced that Minnesota is the second best state to raise a family according to a recent WalletHub study. Minnesota’s top ranking is based on 51 key…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the reappointment of Charlie Zelle as chair of the Metropolitan Council. “I am honored to reappoint Chair Zelle to the Metropolitan…

Four More Years: Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Commit to Making Minnesota the Best State for Children in Inaugural Address On Monday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were sworn in for their second term as…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Governor Tim Walz today celebrated the work of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) in cooperation with other state agencies as well as community and local law…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Kristi Stanislawski as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Stanislawski will be replacing the Honorable…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced appointments to the Commission on Judicial Selection. The Governor’s appointees include six at-large members and 20 district members, two from each…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were sworn in for their second term as Minnesota’s Governor and Lieutenant Governor today along with Attorney General Keith Ellison, Secretary of State Steve…

Governor Walz Pushes for Automatic Voter Registration in Minnesota This week, Governor Walz joined "Morning Joe" and "The Reid Out" on MSNBC to discuss how he's pushing to making voting as easy as possible for people in Minnesota. "Attacks on…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Following severe winter storms and extreme cold, Governor Tim Walz today signed an executive order providing emergency relief from regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting fuel in Minnesota. Executive Order…

New plan will improve oversight, prevent fraud related to federal funds; Plan calls for new Inspector General at Department of Education [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced a new action plan to prevent fraud and improve…

Governor Walz Announces Cabinet Appointments On Wednesday, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced six new members of the Walz-Flanagan Cabinet. Wille Jett II as Commissioner of Education Willie Jett II is an…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. This vacancy occurs at the end of Chief…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for St. Louis County for damage sustained due to a severe storm and wind on November 10, 2022. “It is crucial that we support counties impacted by storms and…

Governor Walz Travels to Kuwait to Visit Troops Ahead of Holidays Last week, Governor Walz traveled to Kuwait to visit members of the Minnesota National Guard’s 347th Regional Support Group and members of the RSG’s 147th Human…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the reappointment of Katie Sieben to serve as a commissioner and chair of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Governor Dayton appointed Sieben to the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the reappointment of the Honorable Jane N. Bowman as a Judge of the Minnesota Tax Court for a six-year term. “It is my privilege to reappoint…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced details for the inaugural ceremony of Minnesota’s five constitutional officers. Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Secretary of State…

Governor Walz Announces Largest-Ever Investment in Broadband Access Across Minnesota $100 million investment will expand access to over 33,000 homes Governor Walz announced that internet providers will receive nearly $100 million to expand…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Kyle Gustafson to serve as the Minnesota Racing Commission Executive Director. Gustafson will replace Charlene Briner, who has been serving as the commission’s…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that internet providers will receive nearly $100 million to expand broadband coverage to more Minnesotans, representing the largest single investment in broadband infrastructure in state…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz released the following statement on the State of Minnesota’s November Budget and Economic Forecast issued today by Minnesota Management and Budget: “Today’s news is proof that…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce New Funding to Increase Access to Affordable Child Care Across the State Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced $2.5 million in new funding to increase access to affordable…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited CLUES in St. Paul to announce that the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is awarding nearly $2.5 million to 17 child care organizations representing communities…

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Sydnee Woods as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. Woods will be replacing the Honorable David L. Piper…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited Lake Middle School in Woodbury to hear from students and teachers about ways to improve education for students across the state. He was joined by South Washington County Schools Superintendent…

Governor Walz Appoints Jeremy Clinefelter to Fill Third Judicial District Vacancy Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Jeremy Clinefelter as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Clinefelter will…

Governor Walz, Minnesota Turkey Growers Present Minnesota's Thanksgiving Turkey Governor Tim Walz today presented Minnesota’s Thanksgiving turkey at the Capitol. He was joined by Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen,…

Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointments Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Nursing, Board of Optometry, Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, Governor’s Task…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Over $20 Million For Economic Development in Greater Minnesota Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced over $20 million for economic development across Greater Minnesota. The…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Appointments to the Young Women's Cabinet Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced appointments to the Young Women’s Cabinet. During the past seven years,…

Governor Walz Announces Minnesota's Exports Reach All-Time High Governor Tim Walz today announced that exports of agricultural, manufactured, and mining goods from Minnesota surged to an all-time high of $7.3 billion in the third quarter of…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today celebrated new job numbers that show Minnesota created nearly 17,400 new jobs in October, outpacing the nation by half a percentage point. For the first time, Minnesota’s job growth over the last…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Jeremy Drucker to serve as the administration’s Addiction and Recovery Director, a new position reporting directly to the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced a vacancy on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. This vacancy occurs at the end of Chief Judge Patricia J. Milun’s term in January 2023. The…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced cabinet vacancies and reappointments for their second term. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor thanked the entire Walz-Flanagan cabinet for their…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the application process for the Metropolitan Council’s 16 district seats, as well as positions on the Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee.…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced that four additional free at-home rapid tests are available to all Minnesota households in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday through the state’s…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced over $20 million in funding for small cities, townships, and counties in Minnesota. The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants will be used for…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today Governor Tim Walz, a 24-year veteran of the National Guard, recognized Veterans Day by attending the annual State of Minnesota’s Veterans Day Celebration at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the start of a process to fill 27 seats on the Commission on Judicial Selection appointed by the Governor. The vacancies include attorney and…

Governor Walz Celebrates $97 Million in New Funding to Support Small Business Owners Across the State This week, Governor Walz celebrated $97 million in new funding to support small businesses. This follows last week's visit to Northfield, where…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today celebrated the 20th annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener and opened the 2022 firearm deer season at the Three Rivers Park District. Governor Walz hunted alongside Three Rivers Park District…

Governor Walz Visits Northfield to Celebrate $97 Million in Small Business Support Across Minnesota Governor Walz and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove hosted a roundtable with business owners at…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced his reappointment of the Honorable Susan Segal as Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. In May 2020, the Governor appointed her to fill the remainder of Chief Judge Edward J.…

Governor Walz Secures $97 Million for Small Business Support in Minnesota Governor Walz and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove announced that Minnesota has secured nearly $100 million in new…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Steve Grove today hosted a roundtable with business owners at Reunion Restaurant in Northfield to celebrate $97 million in…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As part of the state’s continued effort to reduce carbon emissions and expand the clean energy economy, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 22-22 directing state agencies to pursue federal funding for clean…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today attended the graduation ceremony of the 65th class of the Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Academy to congratulate and welcome the cadets to the Minnesota State Patrol. Photos from the event are attached…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Steve Grove announced they secured nearly $100 million in new funding to support small businesses through the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Yesterday, at a virtual event co-hosted by the National Governors Association and Results for America, Minnesota was recognized as a leading state in using evidence and data to deliver better results for Minnesotans. Results…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan reacted to Minnesota’s September job report, which marked 12 straight months of job growth in Minnesota. At 2.4 percent, Minnesota’s year-to-date…

Governor Walz: Minnesota is Ready to Host 2027 World Expo Governor Walz joined Senator Amy Klobuchar and a delegation of Expo leaders to announce that Minnesota is ready to host the 2027 World Expo. Minnesota is competing against four other…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a new vacancy in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Mary A. Yunker. This seat will be chambered in Elk…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesotans can schedule appointments for children ages 5-11 to receive an updated bivalent booster at state-run vaccination sites. The announcement follows updated recommendations from…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Before opening the 2022 pheasant hunting season this morning in Worthington, Governor Tim Walz today announced that Owatonna will host the 2023 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener. Explore Minnesota, the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – This weekend, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan celebrated the tenth annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Worthington, where Governor Walz harvested two roosters. Governor Walz and…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today met with Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway to discuss the importance of Minnesota’s relationship with Norway and highlight opportunities to enhance exchanges between Minnesota and Norway. Their…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Frontline Worker Payments Start This Week Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced over one million Minnesota frontline workers will receive nearly $500 to recognize their work…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today joined Senator Amy Klobuchar and a delegation of Expo leaders to discuss the United States’ bid to host the 2027 World Expo in Minnesota. The United States is competing against four other…

Governor Walz Deploys Minnesota First Responders to Aid Florida Communities Damaged by Hurricane Ian On Friday, Governor Walz announced that eight Minnesota members of the Minnesota All Hazards Incident Management Team (MN-AHIMT) are traveling to…

Governor Walz, Law Enforcement Agencies Discuss Ongoing, Increased Public Safety Presence Throughout Metro Area This week, Governor Walz announced that the Minnesota State Patrol and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will continue their ongoing,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced today that the Minnesota State Patrol and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) will continue their ongoing, increased public safety presence to address crime and gun violence in the metro area…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Margaret Zadra to serve as the Ombudsperson for Corrections. Margaret Zadra has served as Interim Ombudsperson since January 2022. “Margaret Zadra ensures…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce New Comprehensive Climate Plan Climate Action Framework is announced with bipartisan support, input from thousands of business, conservation, and labor leaders Governor Walz and…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today joined governors in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio to announce the launch of the Midwest Hydrogen Coalition (M-H2 Coalition). The coalition will accelerate the development of…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today launched a comprehensive plan to protect Minnesota’s environment and combat climate change. Created with the input of thousands of business, conservation,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan received their updated bivalent boosters at the State Capitol. On September 6, Governor Walz announced Minnesota’s health care providers were ready to…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced today that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) was awarded a $25 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant from the United States Department of Transportation to…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today met with members of Taiwan’s agriculture industry to strengthen trade partnerships between Taiwan and Minnesota. Members of the Taiwanese agriculture industry and Minnesota corn and soybean…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Greet Students on First Day of School Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were out bright and early on Tuesday morning to greet Zanewood Community School students on their first day of…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the Minnesota State Patrol will partner with the University of Minnesota (U of M) to keep students safe on campus. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced Minnesota health care providers are ready to administer new COVID-19 booster shots that have been formulated to be more effective against the Omicron variants. The bivalent…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced a $2.4 million investment to continue Minnesota’s free nursing assistant training program. The Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative provides Minnesotans with free training,…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 22-20, requiring Minnesota’s state agencies to work with critical infrastructure providers to improve information security programs across the State of Minnesota. The…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Visit Minnesota State Fair on Opening Day On Thursday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan joined Minnesotans from across the state for the opening of the Minnesota State Fair to celebrate the…

State to promote inclusive outdoor spaces, recreational experiences, and opportunities for environmental education [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today unveiled the Minnesota Children’s…

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for eight Minnesota counties due to severe weather and flooding damage sustained during four different weather events spanning between April 22 and July 5.…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Visit Northern Minnesota Brewery to Highlight State Support for Small Businesses On Thursday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan visited Castle Danger, brewery in Northern Minnesota, to…

Governor Walz Prepares for Immediate Extradition of MOA Shooting Suspects On Friday, Governor Walz announced he is prepared to immediately extradite the individuals suspected of committing the recent shooting at the Mall of America. The…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Respond to Mall of America Shooting On Thursday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan responded to a shooting at the Mall of America. Condemning the violence, Governor Walz pledged to…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Outline Ten-Year Economic Expansion Plan On Wednesday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced a ten-year economic expansion plan to bring down costs and invest in working families to…

Governor Walz Announces Minnesota has Received AAA Rating from Moody’s for First Time in Nearly 20 Years Governor Tim Walz today announced that for the first time since 2003, Moody’s has rated Minnesota as AAA, the highest rating…

Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application Process for Vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon…

Governor Walz Outlines Ten-Year Economic Expansion Plan Governor Tim Walz today announced a ten-year economic expansion plan at Wyoming Machine in Stacy, Minnesota. The Governor’s Council on Economic Expansion today released the 28-page…

Governor Walz Highlights State’s Work to Combat Crime, Gun Violence On Thursday, Governor Walz met with state law enforcement officials to highlight the state’s work to combat crime and gun violence in Minnesota and call on state…

Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan on Minnesota’s Economy as June Unemployment Rates Reach Another Record Low Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan reacted to Minnesota’s latest record-breaking low…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, Representative Craig Discuss Investments in Public Safety On Friday, Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and U.S. Representative Angie Craig visited the Scott County Association…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Vow to Protect Reproductive Rights in Minnesota Last week, Governor Walz released the following statement following Friday's Supreme Court decision: "Let me be very clear: This ruling changes…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Vow to Protect Reproductive Rights in Minnesota Governor Walz released the following statement following Friday’s Supreme Court decision: "Let me be very clear: This ruling changes nothing…

Governor Walz Announces Effective End to Veteran Homelessness in St. Louis County On Thursday, Governor Walz announced the effective end of veteran homelessness in St. Louis County -- another major step towards the Walz-Flanagan…

Applications Now Open for Frontline Worker Pay Frontline Workers can apply for Frontline Worker Pay now through July 22 online at frontlinepay.mn.gov. Governor Walz signed Frontline Worker Payments into law in April to thank the Minnesotans who…

Governor Walz Signs Mental Health Package into Law Governor Walz singed a bill into law that invests in mental health services across the state to better reach young people and adults who may be experiencing crisis and support the mental health…

Governor Walz Statement on Robb Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas Governor Walz reacted to the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Twitter. “I am watching the news coming out of Texas in horror. This cannot…

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Celebrate 2022 Governor’s Fishing Opener Last weekend, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan celebrated the official start of the fishing season and the unofficial start to summer at…

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Kick-off the 2022 Governor’s Fishing Opener On Friday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan kicked-off the 2022 walleye fishing season at the Governor’s Fishing Opener, which…

Governor Walz Joins Governors Calling on Congress to Protect Access to Abortion Following the leak of a draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Governor Walz joined 16 governors to call on the United States Senate to…

Governor Walz Delivers State of the State Address On Sunday, Governor Walz delivered his fourth State of the State address to a joint convention of the Minnesota Legislature. The Governor highlighted three areas of focus: long-term investments…

Public health, clinical labs play vital role in keeping people safe, healthy The work of Minnesota’s Public Health Laboratory and its many partner labs around the state earned praise and recognition from Gov. Tim Walz Monday as he toured…

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation honors the men and women who have been killed or injured while working on state roadways during Worker Memorial Day on Thursday, April 28. Governor Tim Walz proclaimed April 28,…