Articles tagged under: Tim Walz
Governor Walz Sends Biofuels Letter to President Biden
Published February 10, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to President Biden on Wednesday asking him to support the biofuels industry and reverse the Trump administrations actions in supporting small refinery exemptions. Walz wants the Biden administration to issue an executive order…Walz Proposes 2022 – 2023 Biennium Budget
Published January 26, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released a $52 billion budget proposal for the 2022 – 2023 biennium. The proposal would raise taxes for corporations and the wealthy. It emphasizes small business support in COVID and provides an increase in the general…Walz: Balancing the State Budget Will Be a Challenge
Published November 21, 2020
During the virtual Minnesota Farmers Union Convention, Governor Tim Walz said there are many things going on at the state level, from working on climate change and the role of biofuels to focusing on the next budget. The COVID-19 pandemic…Walz Addresses COVID-19 and Section 179 in MFBF Webinar
Published September 6, 2020
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the Minnesota Farm Bureau Shop Talk webinar on Thursday and answered questions on the COVID-19 pandemic, including the use of emergency powers. "I want our businesses open, I also want our kids back in school…Anderson Appointed to Food Safety Task Force
Published July 17, 2020
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed members to the state’s food safety and defense task force. That includes Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Executive Director Sarah Anderson. The other appointees represent General Mills, Cargill and Rossman Farms.Second MN Special Session of 2020 Begins Today
Published July 13, 2020
Another special session of the Minnesota Legislature begins today in St. Paul. On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made the announcement. expressing optimism for addressing police reform and a bonding bill. This will be the second special session of 2020.Governors Make Request for Biofuels COVID-19 Relief
Published May 28, 2020
On behalf of the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to Congressional leadership, asking them include biofuels in the next COVID-19 relief package. According to the letter, nearly three-quarters of…Session Ends with Unfinished Business
Published May 25, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session wrapped up at midnight May 17 with unfinished business. A special session is expected in mid-June to address bonding. "In a democracy and the way the bonding bill is set up, you need to have bipartisan…No Bonding Bill Means Special Session Ahead for MN
Published May 18, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session wrapped up at midnight on Sunday, May 17 with unfinished business. A bonding bill still needs to be accomplished. A special session is expected in mid-June to address the legislation. "In a democracy and the way…