Articles tagged under: Tim Walz

Legislature Wraps Up Divided Session

Published May 18, 2026

Minnesota lawmakers adjourned the 2026 legislative session Sunday night after approving a major infrastructure package, anti-fraud legislation, new Capitol security measures, and a financial rescue plan for Hennepin County Medical Center. The session unfolded under unusual political conditions with a…
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Walz Will Not Seek a Third Term

Published January 5, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is not seeking reelection. Walz indicated in September that he would seek an unprecedented third term, but allegations of Medicare and daycare fraud have been a constant drumbeat in recent weeks. Walz released a statement, saying…
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Soybean Week in MN

Published October 4, 2025

Governor Tim Walz declared this past week as Soybean Week in Minnesota. The designation is being made to highlight the critical role soybean farmers play in the Minnesota economy. Walz also used the opportunity to blast the Trump Administration’s trade…
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Walz Unveils Budget Plan

Published January 17, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has released a budget proposal that includes a sales tax cut. The budget also expands the Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and supports growth of that industry. There’s also money to shorten the permitting and…
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A Lame Duck Vote Likely for the Farm Bill

Published August 7, 2024

The current farm bill extension expires at the end of September. Minnesota Second District Representative Angie Craig says more work needs to be done. "I think we're going to need another extension to get to the lame duck session," said…
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VP Pick Walz Highlights His Connection to Agriculture

Published August 6, 2024

The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduced her vice presidential pick at their first campaign stop. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz referenced his 12 years in Congress in his speech. "I worked across the aisle on veterans issues, on agriculture…
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Ag Bill Signed

Published May 27, 2024

With little fanfare, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the omnibus agriculture bill heading into the Memorial Day weekend. This legislation includes nearly $3 million to address groundwater issues in southeastern Minnesota, more money to address Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, an…
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Burgum Drops Out of Presidential Race

Published December 4, 2023

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has suspended his presidential campaign. Burgum highlighted his rural, small-town values throughout the campaign, but failed to get much traction in the national polls.
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