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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposes lower sales tax rate, spending cuts in his budget
Gov. Tim Walz is pitching his first budget under the new Trump era as a counterweight to the incoming president’s threats to impose tariffs, which he says will raise costs on everyday Minnesotans. His plan would lower Minnesota’s sales tax rate for the first time in state history by 0.
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 recommends changes to Minnesota sales tax, cuts for disability services in upcoming budget
House and Senate Republicans balked at Walz’s recommendations and signaled they would resist any new taxes or fees.
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 potential deficit at bay. He also proposed a lower state sales tax rate but called for extending the tax’s reach to financial services.
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.
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 sales tax base to close so-called "loopholes" for service providers, such as bankers and attorneys.
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,
Ramstad: Walz tries to slow runaway spending, moving to political middle
Contrary to what critics say, legislators and Walz didn’t spend the entire $17 billion surplus that the state had at the ...
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Court cases could shape — or reshape — where Minnesota Legislature heads next
Republicans in the House continue to hold floor sessions while Democrats continue to boycott. Court decisions late last week ...
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 ...
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.