Tim Walz, Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz recommends changes to Minnesota sales tax, cuts for disability services in upcoming budget
House and Senate Republicans balked at Walz’s recommendations and signaled they would resist any new taxes or fees.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposes sales tax changes, spending cuts in his budget
He must work with a divided Legislature to pass a two-year budget before this summer or risk a government shutdown.
Gov. Tim Walz's budget proposal for Minnesota: Here's what's in it
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz presented his two-year budget proposal on Thursday amid an ongoing power struggle at the Capitol.
Sales tax cut for some in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz budget proposal
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing the state’s first ever sales tax cut in a budget that raises taxes at the same time.
Gov. Walz pitches sales tax changes and trimming spending in budget proposal
Gov. Tim Walz's budget proposal would make changes to sales tax collections and trim state spending in an effort to stave off a steep shortfall in future years.
Budget: Walz pitches state's first sales tax cut, reduction in disability waiver spending
Tim Walz on Thursday unveiled his plan for the next two-year budget, proposing to implement the first sales tax rate reduction in Minnesota history and rein in spending on some of the state's fastest-growing programs.
Walz unveils slimmer Minnesota budget, pitches sales tax cut
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday pitched a tighter two-year budget, complete with spending pullbacks and other measures to keep a potential deficit at bay. He also proposed a lower state
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After Loss, Tim Walz Faces Party’s Sinking Fortunes in Minnesota
By Ernesto Londoño Reporting from St. Paul, Minn. Since returning to Minnesota after a failed bid for vice president, Gov. Tim Walz has kept a relatively low profile. He consoled deflated ...
Minnesota Supreme Court rules Gov. Tim Walz prematurely called for House special election
The Minnesota Supreme Court voided Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to hold a special election Jan. 28 for a Roseville-area seat in the state House, ruling that it was issued prematurely under state law. In a ...
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Walz, family move into Eastcliff
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (DFL ... s mansion on St. Paul’s Summit Avenue started renovations in June and, according to the StarTribune, will likely take more than a year. “The foundation cracked ...
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Walz announces $5.5 million for Minnesota food shelves
ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz announced $5.5 million in new funding for Minnesota food shelves on Wednesday, Jan. 8, following the end of a historic year for food insecurity in the state. Funds ...
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Tim Walz's Daughter Calls Wanting to Be President a 'Red Flag'
Minnesota Governor and former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's daughter, Hope, calls it a "red flag" for someone to want to become the president of the United States. Hope Walz, 24 ...
Walz urges lawmakers to end a power struggle upending the Minnesota Legislature
Gov. Tim Walz urged lawmakers Thursday to end a power struggle that has disrupted the first week of Minnesota's 2025 ...
Minnesota’s human services commissioner will step down next month
The head of Minnesota’s largest state agency is stepping down. Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead ...
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Minnesota Legislature could be headed for a rocky start to its 2025 session
The 2025 session of the Minnesota Legislature could be headed for a rocky start when it convenes Tuesday, with House ...