Articles tagged under: Tim Walz
Walz and Legislative Leaders Finalize Budget Agreement
Published May 20, 2019
At the 11th hour, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced a budget deal. "Today we proved that divided government can work for the betterment of the people we serve," said Walz late Sunday night. "As one of only…Walz Adjusts Hours-of-Service Regs When Hauling Fertilizer
Published May 13, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed an executive order giving a temporary exemption from the hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers hauling anhydrous ammonia or other fertilizers to state farmers. Supply shortages and the delayed planting season are cited as the…Promoting Pollinator Populations
Published April 9, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed an executive order to support pollinators. It calls on the Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Water and Soil Resources to enhance and protect habitat for pollinators. Habitat will also be protected…Walz Highlights Gas Tax and Healthcare During MN State of State
Published April 4, 2019
During his first state of the state address, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz focused on education, the gas tax and infrastructure. The importance of healthcare was also highlighted. Walz shared stories of Minnesotans, including Lake City, Minnesota farmer Debra Mills. "Even…MFU Shows Support for Walz Gas Tax Increase
Published March 6, 2019
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says MFU is in favor of Governor Tim Walz's proposed 20 cent per gallon gas tax. "In our policy, we don't have a number, but we've been supportive of a gas tax. Twenty cents…MN Lawmakers Dive Into Budget Discussions
Published March 1, 2019
Minnesota’s budget and economic outlook has weakened since November. Lobbyist Bruce Kleven says that’s not a surprise, but adjustments will need to be made to the governor’s proposed budget. "Governor Walz will either have to revise his proposal or if…Bishop to Chair Environmental Quality Board
Published February 22, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop to chair the Environmental Quality Board. The EQB is made up of nine agency leads and eight citizen members. In her role as chair, Bishop will set…Walz Budget Proposal Includes Provisions for Farmers
Published February 20, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proposing a $49 billion budget for the biennium. The plan includes a 20 cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax to pay for roads, bridges and mass transit. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says there…A Focus on Building Healthy Communities
Published February 19, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his two-year budget Tuesday. The agriculture portion focuses on building healthy rural communities."Tax conformity is going to really be positive and then, dealing with value-added agriculture and trade," says Walz. "We are going to be…