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Gov. Tim Walz On Unsustainable Costs During “State of the State”

April 23, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz says human services spending passed in past legislatures, by both parties, has put the state on a path to unsustainable cost growth. During his State of the State address, the governor says in just a few years, the biggest of those human services programs will eat up $1 in every $8. He is…

Gov. Tim Walz 2025 State of the State Address

April 23, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Gov. Tim Walz (D) MinnesotaST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz tonight will deliver his 2025 State of the State address to the Minnesota Legislature. Walz is slated to begin speaking in the House Chambers at 7 p.m. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections Tags: GOV. TIM WALZ, minnesota, ST. PAUL, state of the state

Gov. Armstrong Property Tax Proposal Introduced with Support of Legislative Leaders

January 9, 2025

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A proposal for property tax reform unveiled this week by Gov. Kelly Armstrong appears to have strong support from legislative leaders. House Bill 1176, filed Thursday, contains the proposal introduced by Armstrong during his State of the State address. The bill would increase the primary residence tax credit and put most homeowners on a path toward…

Gov. Armstrong Proposes Path to Zero Property Taxes Within A Decade

January 7, 2025

KVRR Staff,

By: Michael Achterling and Amy Dalrymple BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong unveiled a plan Tuesday that aims to eliminate property taxes for most homeowners within a decade. In his first State of the State address, the Republican also signaled support for education savings accounts and public charter schools, pledged to address overcrowded prisons and…

Gov. Walz Says the State of Minnesota is Strong, Because Kids Are Better Equipped to Thrive

March 26, 2024

TJ Nelson,

OWATONNA, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz says the state is strong, because the kids of Minnesota are better equipped to thrive. The governor was joined by other political leaders at Owatonna High School for his sixth State of the State address. Walk picked it as the setting to highlight how the community has made big investments in the relatively…

Outgoing North Dakota Gov. Burgum sees more to do for the ‘underestimated’ state

January 23, 2024

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Gov. Doug BurgumBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The day after he announced he won’t seek a third term, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum highlighted his administration’s accomplishments and remaining hopes in his annual State of the State address. North Dakota’s biennial Legislature isn’t in session this year, but Burgum has made the speech an annual tradition. He said his last year in office…

Burgum touches on tax relief & changing farm economics at State of the State Address

January 3, 2023

Site Staff,

https://cdn.field59.com/KVRR/1672793105-36242a11baea49edbc7d8c8c345feae1a686e538_fl9-720p.mp4 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Continuing to lead in energy, agriculture and providing tax relief is on the mind of Governor Doug Burgum during his State of the State Address. He believes North Dakota’s workforce shortage is the state’s number one barrier to economic growth. The governor wants the legislature to approve an income tax relief plan eliminating individual income…

Gov. Walz: State of the State is “Strong” But There’s “Unfinished Business”

April 24, 2022

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz tells Minnesotans that they’ve got unfinished business, things that need solving now, in his State of the State address. He says the state of the state is strong and moving forward. It was the first one held at the state capitol since 2019 due to the pandemic. Walz gave the address in…

Burgum wants property tax cuts, increased cybersecurity

February 16, 2022

Jim Monk, Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Improving energy, agriculture and cybersecurity are big topics behind North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s State of the State Address at Fargo Theatre. The governor is concerned about 50,000 state sponsored cyberattacks from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea in the last two years. He says the state’s IT department is doing well to combat them. Burgum…

Gov. Burgum Returning To Normal Schedule After COVID-19 Bout

February 13, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum is returning to a normal schedule after isolating for nearly a week following a COVID-19 diagnosis. The governor tested positive February 5, and has worked out of his home since. He tested negative Friday morning but continued working out of his home. First lady Kathryn Burgum has tested negative this week, and Lt….