Area legislators want to see responsible spending in budget, bonding bill for area projects and other priorities
By Sarah Stultz and Eric Johnson It's been a tense start to the legislative session, but local representatives say they still ...
Journal11h
Torkelson appointed to bigger budget role
In his eighth term, District 15B Rep. Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska) continues to climb the legislative leadership ladder.
Albert Lea Tribune15h
Capitol Comments: Goals for the 2025 Minnesota legislative session
The Minnesota legislative session began constitutionally on Jan. 14. It is truly an honor to serve the people of 23A. I am ...
Austin Daily Herald17h
After tense start to session, local legislators ready to get to work
It’s been a tense start to the legislative session, but local representatives say they still have big goals for the coming ...
The Catholic Spirit19h
MCC urges lawmakers to move from compromise to collaboration
Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) and Maggee Hangge, policy associate at MCC, invited The Catholic Spirit into the conference’s offices in ...
MPR News22h
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 ...
DL Online Giving Information Life22h
Minnesota House DFL announces session priorities during boycott
As House Republicans and the Senate introduce bills in session’s first week, Democrats talk priorities and hope for ...
MinnPost1d
How Walz’s proposed ‘tax cut’ would actually raise $108 million a year to help state budget
Walz wants to shift the tax burden to wealthier Minnesotans, but Republican House leaders say any increases are off the table ...
Willmar Radio1d
Walz announces budget for 2025...includes sales tax cut
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced his budget plan for 2025. The main points include cuts in state spending, lowering the ...
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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 ...
Rochester's News-Talk1d
Walz urges lawmakers to end a power struggle upending the Minnesota Legislature, rolls out budget proposal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz urged lawmakers Thursday to end a power struggle that has disrupted the first week of ...
Walz 2025 budget would lower Minnesota sales taxes, add them to legal, financial services
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's proposed budget offers the first-ever cut to Minnesota's sale tax rate — but it would also expand the tax into new professional services.