Jan 24, 2025 · On this page you will find the latest press releases and statements from the Office of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. RSS feed Footer navigation

View RECENT NEWS Governor Walz Signs One Minnesota Budget into Law Governor Tim Walz signed the One Minnesota Budget into law alongside Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and DFL legislators on the front steps of the State Capitol.

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed nine bills into law as passed by the Minnesota Legislature. “Public safety professionals put their lives on the line for their communities,” said …

Dec 10, 2024 · [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Mariam Mokri and Jennifer Olson as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These seats will be chambered in Minneapolis in Hennepin County. Mariam Mokri will replace the Honorable Peter A. Cahill.

Dec 20, 2024 · Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Council on Disability, Executive Board of Direct Care and Treatment, Office of School Trust Lands, Statewide Independent Living Council, and the Supervised Release ...

Dec 6, 2024 · Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the African American Health State Advisory Council, Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, Board of Medical Practice, Board of Nursing, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, Governor’s Residence Council, Juvenile Justice Advisory ...

Nov 26, 2024 · Children's Cabinet News; One Minnesota Council on Inclusion and Equity. Council on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity News; Young Women's Initiative; ... Office of Governor Tim Walz 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. …

Jun 27, 2024 · Governor Tim Walz today visited a wind energy farm in Dexter, Minnesota where he held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will shorten and streamline the energy permitting process. Reforms are estimated to result in time savings of 9-12 months for permitting and building renewable energy and transmission projects.

Oct 30, 2024 · Governor Tim Walz today announced that Solventum, a leading global health care company, will make a $200 million expansion in Eagan, retaining an estimated 2,000 Minnesota jobs. The expansion is supported by nearly $13 million in business development funding from the State of Minnesota.

Jun 22, 2024 · Following heavy rainfall across Southern Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz today declared a peacetime emergency, authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to be available to provide support for emergency flood operations as areas across the state experience extreme flood conditions.