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Military Exchange Strengthened Between Minnesota and Norway During Walz Visit

February 15, 2023

TJ Nelson,

TRONDHEIM, NORWAY (KVRR) — The long-standing partnership between Minnesota and Norway’s militaries is being expanded. Gov. Tim Walz participated in an official “State Partnership Program” signing ceremony in Trondheim, Norway. He’s also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the “Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange”, the longest-running military exchange partnership between any two nations. Walz met with members of the Minnesota National Guard…

Walz Signs 2040 Clean Energy Bill, N.D. Gets Ready to Sue

February 7, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP/KFGO) — Minnesota utilities will be obligated to transition to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 to step up the fight against climate change under a bill just signed by Gov. Tim Walz. It’s a top priority for Democrats, who control both chambers, and for Democratic Walz, who has made it an important part of his climate agenda….

Minnesota House Ag Committee approves cannabis legalization bill

The measure would make a legal marketplace to grow, buy and sell cannabis with regulations.

February 2, 2023

Hami Arain,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee is the sixth to approve the state’s cannabis legalization bill. DFL State Rep. Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids introduced the House bill last month. It includes traffic safety provisions and an eight percent tax on top of the state’s six and a half percent sales tax. “Minnesotans are ready for…

Walz And Leaders Sign Abortion Rights Bill

January 31, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota legislative leaders signing legislation that enshrines a right to abortion into state statutes. It passed in the Senate early Saturday after a marathon debate. “And the message that we’re sending to Minnesota today is very clear: your rights are protected in this state. You have the right to make your own decisions…

Funding For Moorhead Flood Protection, Dilworth Fire Station In Walz Budget

January 26, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a $3.3 billion bonding bill that would include millions of dollars for projects in Moorhead and Dilworth. As part of the bonding bill, the City of Moorhead would receive over $24 million for flood protection. Minnesota State University Moorhead would get $23 million for renovations and an addition to Weld…

Walz proposes tax credit checks for 2.5M Minnesota families

January 24, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Millions of Minnesota families would get checks of up to $2,600 under a budget plan by Gov. Tim Walz. The direct payments, which come from the state’s $17.6 billion surplus, are the centerpiece of an overall $65 billion budget he unveiled Tuesday. The payments would be $2,000 for families with incomes below $150,000, and $1,000…

Gov. Walz Pledges Largest Investment in Public Education As He’s Sworn In For 2nd Term

January 2, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is pledging to make the largest investments in public education in Minnesota history as he begins his second term. The former teacher was sworn in Monday during inauguration ceremonies at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. He says Minnesota has a “historic opportunity” with its $17.6 billion projected budget surplus to become…

Rep. Marquart of Dilworth Appointed Commissioner of Revenue for Minnesota

December 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — A local outgoing member of the Minnesota House of Representatives is appointed Commissioner of Revenue. Gov. Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announcing they have picked Paul Marquart for the job. He is one of six new members announced to the Walz-Flanagan Cabinet. Marquart served 18 years on the House Taxes Committee, including four years…

Incoming DFLer’s want to abolish state tax on Social Security funds

December 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Four incoming Democratic state senators are calling for the elimination of Minnesota’s tax on social security benefits that affect seniors across the state. “Four of us, the four senators in that letter, we all ran on a platform of eliminating the tax on social security. We just wanted to make sure that we’re getting our voice out…

Talk of Rebates Returns as Minnesota’s Budget Surplus Hits $17.6 Billion

December 6, 2022

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Tough economy? It doesn’t appear to be the case in Minnesota as the state now projects a surplus of $17.6 billion dollars through 2025. A large chunk of that surplus is due to the legislature’s failure to act on an $8 billion tax cut before the midterm election. Republicans wanted to wait it out until the…