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Published on October 2, 2021 - 04:01 GMT

Governor Walz Joins Midwest Governors to Announce Partnership to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Grow Jobs, ...

Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin will collaborate on an EV charging network across the Midwest to support EV manufacturing, reduce harmful emissions, and protect public health [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz joined governors …

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Published on October 2, 2021 - 04:01 GMT

Governor Walz Announces Pay Increase, New Benefits for Personal Care Assistant Workers in Minnesota

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today Governor Tim Walz announced that personal care assistant (PCA) workers in Minnesota will see higher wages and other new benefits this month. The statewide minimum wage for PCAs rises from $13.25 to $14.40 per hour effective Oct. 1, …

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Published on October 2, 2021 - 04:01 GMT

Governor Walz: Duluth COVID-19 Community Testing Site to Double Daily Capacity, Add Weekend Testing

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the state’s Duluth COVID-19 community testing site at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is expanding its capacity by doubling daily capacity and adding a weekend testing day. Effective …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 17:25 GMT

Walz, Flanagan Seek Applicants for Two Vacancies on the Commission on Judicial Selection

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced two vacancies on the Commission on Judicial Selection. The vacancies are in the First and Ninth Judicial Districts. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 17:24 GMT

Governor Walz Announces $15 Million Allocation of Federal American Rescue Plan Funds

Funding will support grant programs to provide emergency shelter and safety to the most vulnerable Minnesotans [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced an allocation of $15 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to help emergency shelters …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 17:24 GMT

Governor Walz Appoints Andrea Lieser to Fill Fifth Judicial District Vacancy

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Andrea Lieser as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. Ms. Lieser will be filling the newly created district court judgeship …

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Published on September 24, 2021 - 17:24 GMT

Governor Walz: State to Begin Administering Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots to Recommended Minnesotans

[ST. PAUL, MN] — Today, following federal guidance issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to Minnesotans who are eligible to …

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Published on September 24, 2021 - 17:24 GMT

Governor Walz Announces $10 Million Drought Relief Package for Farmers, Producers

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz announced a $10 million drought relief package to support Minnesota farmers and livestock producers impacted by severe drought conditions during the 2021 growing season. “Historic drought conditions have created …

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Published on July 29, 2021 - 17:09 GMT

Governor Walz Proclaims Sunisa Lee Day in Minnesota

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have proclaimed Friday, July 30, 2021, as Sunisa Lee Day in the State of Minnesota to celebrate Team USA's Sunisa (Suni) Lee winning Olympic gold on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in …

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Published on July 29, 2021 - 17:09 GMT

State Kicks Off ‘Vax to School’ Student Vaccination Campaign

Campaign begins 5 weeks out from the school year — the length of time to go from first dose to fully vaccinated; Only one-third of Minnesotans 12-15-years-old and less than half of Minnesotans 16-17-year-old are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 [ST. PAUL, …

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Published on July 27, 2021 - 02:19 GMT

Governor Walz Celebrates Minnesota Becoming a Clean Cars State

[ST. PAUL, MN] —Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan celebrated clean car standards taking effect in Minnesota. The new standards, finalized by a notice in the state register today, reduce carbon emissions, create good-paying …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 17:09 GMT

Walz-Flanagan Administration Takes Action to Continue Receiving Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Using authority granted in a bipartisan bill passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Tim Walz, Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead today signed a joint …

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Published on July 23, 2021 - 02:59 GMT

Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Fourth Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable …

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Published on July 17, 2021 - 17:09 GMT

Following Reports of Domestic Abuse, Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Call on Representative John Thompson to Resign

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Following reports of domestic abuse by Representative John Thompson, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today released the following statements. Statement from Governor Walz: "The alleged acts of violence against …

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Published on July 16, 2021 - 17:09 GMT

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of COVID-19

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, August 19, 2021 to remember, mourn, and honor lives lost due to COVID-19. “As our state starts …

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Published on July 15, 2021 - 17:09 GMT

Governor Walz Signs Executive Order Restricting Conversion Therapy in Minnesota

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 21-25, protecting Minnesotans from conversion therapy. Conversion therapy, also known as “reparative therapy,” refers to a counseling practice that seeks to change a patient’s gender or sexual …

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Published on July 15, 2021 - 17:09 GMT

Governor Walz Requests USDA Assistance to Aid Minnesota Farmers Experiencing Drought

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In response to severe drought conditions across the state, Governor Tim Walz yesterday sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting assistance to aid Minnesota’s livestock producers by …

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Published on July 14, 2021 - 17:09 GMT

Governor Walz Appoints Commissioners Grove, Robertson, Doty to Frontline Worker Pay Working Group

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointments of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Steve Grove, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) …

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Published on May 20, 2021 - 17:00 GMT

Governor Walz Announces Plan to Fund Summer Learning, Help Students Recover from COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Walz will utilize federal funds to provide academic enrichment and mental health support this summer [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced a plan to fund enhanced summer learning programs in Minnesota to help students recover from the …

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Published on May 17, 2021 - 17:19 GMT

Governor Walz, Legislature Reach Bipartisan Budget Agreement

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that he has reached a bipartisan budget agreement with Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and House Speaker Melissa Hortman that supports working families, ensures students continue to catch up on …

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