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Walz says Minnesota needs more than $3B for infrastructure
Lawmakers have been considering an infrastructure deal about half that size, left on the table last year.
Walz tucks tax, fee increases among checks, credits in budget
Governor seeks a Twin Cities metro sales tax increase and new capital gains, cannabis and payroll taxes.
Walz proposes checks for 2.5 million Minnesota households
The DFL governor rolled out a $65 billion budget Tuesday, including checks and some Social Security tax breaks.
Walz calls for $300M to finance local public safety efforts
The governor debuted his safety, health and housing plans Monday.
Whose name should be first on a ballot? Minnesota may switch things up
Legislators consider changing the order names are listed in partisan races.
Minnesota leaders propose new spending to boost workforce
Walz pitched his economic development plans for the next budget Thursday.
Minnesota leaders aim for fast action on infrastructure
State spending on roads, bridges and buildings hasn't kept pace with needs.
Walz proposes more education spending, family tax credits
Gov. Tim Walz proposal — including a new Department of Children, Youth, and Families — is a $5.2 billion piece of his two-year budget that will be fully revealed next week.
Gov. Tim Walz to debut spending plan for children, education
The governor has said he wants to end child poverty.
Rent assistance vouchers for 220,000 Minnesota households proposed at Capitol
The $1.7 billion voucher program is one of many housing proposals brewing this session.