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GOVERNOR TIM WALZ VISITS THIEF RIVER FALLS

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited Thief River Falls Tuesday afternoon to highlight investments in child care and workforce development in Greater Minnesota. Governor Walz first visited DigiKey, an electronics manufacturer, to tour their recent 2.2 million square-foot expansion that is set to create about 1,000 new jobs in Thief River Falls. Governor Walz also visited […]

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GOVERNOR WALZ SIGNS BILL EXPANDING ACCESS TO DRIVER’S LICENSES

Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law expanding eligibility for a standard Minnesota driver’s license by allowing Minnesotans, regardless of immigration status, to obtain a license. With an estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota, the bill will increase safety across Minnesota by ensuring that all drivers are licensed, insured, and have taken driver’s

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GOVERNOR WALZ SIGNS BILL PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF FUNDING

As Minnesota food shelves see an increase in demand, Governor Tim Walz signed into law $5 million in emergency funding to food shelves. “Minnesota’s food shelves play an essential role in helping Minnesotans feed their families and ease rising food costs,” said Governor Walz. “As we continue to work to lower costs and make life easier for

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MINNESOTA JOINS 19 STATES TO ANNOUNCE HISTORIC GOVERNOR-LED REPORDUCTIVE FREEDOM ALLIANCE

Today, Governor Tim Walz joined 19 other states to launch a multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance. A non-partisan coalition of 20 governors, the alliance is committed to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom in their states, the largest such coalition ever convened. The alliance will work together to strengthen reproductive freedom in the face of an assault

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GOVERNOR WALZ ESTABLISHES JUNETEENTH AS A STATE HOLIDAY

Governor Tim Walz today signed into law legislation establishing Juneteenth as a State holiday. Senate File 13 commemorates June 19 as the official end of slavery in the United States. “Juneteenth is an important opportunity for communities across the state and nation to celebrate freedom, recognize the history and contributions of Black Americans, and recommit to building

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GOVERNOR WALZ AUTHORIZES STATE DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR EIGHT MINNESOTA COUNTIES

Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for eight Northeastern and Southwestern Minnesota counties due to damage caused by heavy snowstorms and high winds from December 13 through December 16, 2022. “Minnesota’s emergency management team continues to work in partnership with local counties to assess and address damages caused by heavy snowstorms in December,” said Governor

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