Articles tagged under: Governor Tim Walz
A $9 Billion Budget Surplus for Minnesota
Published March 1, 2022
Minnesota’s General Fund surplus is now forecast at $9.25 billion. That’s up from the $7.7 billion surplus projection that was made in November. "I am fully aware that we're going to have to compromise together, but the good news is…Walz Releases Capital Investment Recommendations
Published January 18, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his bonding and capital investment recommendations for the upcoming legislative session. For rural Minnesota, this plan includes $120 million for local bridges, $90 million for local roads, $10 million for permanent easements to improve water…Trade Mission Completed
Published November 22, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is home after a weeklong trade trip to the United Kingdom and Finland. Agricultural trade was one of the priorities for the trade mission. Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen and representatives of the corn, dry bean,…Ag and Food Summit This Week
Published November 1, 2021
The Minnesota Agriculture and Food Summit will be held Thursday in Minneapolis. Governor Tim Walz will present his views on the State of Agriculture."We will also have Dr. John Newton, who is the chief economist for Ranking Member John Boozman…MPCA Commissioner Named
Published November 1, 2021
Governor Tim Walz has appointed Katrina Kessler to serve as the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Most recently, Kessler was the assistant commissioner for water policy and agriculture. Before that, Kessler worked in water issues for the city…Walz Advances Climate Change Initiative
Published October 7, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a directive for the state agriculture and transportation departments to pursue a new Clean Fuel Standard. Stakeholder groups will be asked to identify goals and opportunities and deliver their recommendations in February. A Future Fuels…MN Trucking Regulatory Waiver Extended
Published October 5, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has extended the emergency regulatory waiver for trucking livestock, water and feed through early November. In making the announcement, Walz said this relief is necessary for farmers dealing with a once-in-a-generation drought.Economic Expansion Council Appointed
Published September 15, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has established the new Governor’s Council on Economic Expansion. Fifteen state leaders will be part of this group, providing recommendations on expanding the state’s economy. Former Hormel CEO Jeff Ettinger is co-chairing the Council. The Federal…HOS Relief Provided in MN
Published August 30, 2021
Due to the ongoing drought, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order providing hours-of-service relief for truckers hauling livestock, hay, feed or water. This order is in place through the September 27th.