Articles tagged under: Tim Walz

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…
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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…
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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…
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Walz Budget Proposal Released

Published February 19, 2019

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s first budget calls for a simplified tax code for farmers that will conform to the Section 179 expensing in federal law. The proposal also cuts taxes by $220 million for state farmers and small businesses. Walz…
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Walz to Unveil Budget Proposal

Published February 18, 2019

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will release his budget Tuesday. The state will release its economic forecast next week, which will give the Legislature a better understanding about the state’s financial situation.
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Infrastructure Needs Re-Visited in Washington D.C.

Published February 7, 2019

Infrastructure needs are getting attention again in Washington D.C. In a hearing Thursday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reviewed potential boosts in the gas tax and other solutions to fund improvements to bridges and roads. Minnesota Governor Tim…
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Walz Names More MN Leadership

Published January 3, 2019

Going into the inauguration activities this week, Minnesota Governor-elect Tim Walz met with his new cabinet this weekend. The appointments made this past week include Sarah Strommen to lead the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Strommen is currently the assistant…
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Petersen Selection Praised by Farm Leaders

Published January 3, 2019

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Chris Radatz says incoming Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has a broad range of experience and will serve agriculture well. "With Thom in that role, he really is above the learning curve that some commissioners…
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