Tim Walz, Minnesota

New study ranks Minnesota as top state to raise a family, says Gov. Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz announced on Friday that Minnesota has been ranked as one of the top states to raise a family. Walz credits this ranking to a study done through WalletHub, which put Minnesota in a second-place.
After Loss, Tim Walz Faces Party’s Sinking Fortunes in Minnesota
Governor Walz’s party has lost control of the Minnesota Legislature and faces mounting criticism as a budget deficit looms.
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.
Gov. Tim Walz unveils ‘balanced budget’ proposal ahead of looming deficit
Walz focused on tackling fraud, cutting state spending and long-term fiscal stability in Minnesota’s 2026-27 budget.
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.
How Gov. Tim Walz wants to address Minnesota's potential budget deficit
Gov. Tim Walz pitched the first sales tax cut in Minnesota history and curbs to state spending on Thursday as he rolled out his latest budget proposal. Why it matters: It's the DFL governor's opening salvo to a deeply divided Legislature,
Minnesota Supreme Court voids House Jan. 28 special election, rules Gov. Walz called it too soon
The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the special election for a metro House race later this month, finding Gov. Tim Walz set ...
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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 ...
Walz urges lawmakers to end a power struggle upending the Minnesota Legislature
Gov. Tim Walz is urging lawmakers to end a power struggle that has disrupted the first week of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative ...
Kim Reynolds, Tim Walz offer contrasting fiscal paths. Let's follow Iowa's. | Opinion
John Hendrickson and John Phelan compare Minnesota's soaring taxes and deficits with Iowa low taxes and balanced budgets.
Budget: Walz pitches Minnesota's first sales tax cut, reduction in disability waiver spending
In regards to the statewide sales tax, Walz is proposing a .075% reduction to the tax rate alongside provisions to expand the ...
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Gov. Walz pitches sales tax changes and trimming spending in budget proposal
ST. PAUL, Minn. — 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. "While we have ...
Walz 2025 budget would lower Minnesota sales taxes, add them to legal, financial services
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's proposed budget offers the first-ever cut to Minnesota's sale tax rate — but it would also expand the tax into new professional services.
Gov. Walz orders flags at full staff for inauguration after order from President Trump
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday for flags across the country to be flown at full staff for inauguration day.