Tim Walz, Minnesota

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.
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.
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.
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 .75% 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.
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.
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 unveils ‘balanced budget’ proposal ahead of looming deficit
Walz focused on tackling fraud, cutting state spending and long-term fiscal stability in Minnesota’s 2026-27 budget.
Walz, Flanagan call for sales tax cut, other changes in budget proposal
ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are set to unveil their administration's budget plan for 2025 during a news conference on Thursday.
Gov. Walz pitches sales tax changes and trimming spending in budget proposal
Gov. Tim Walz's budget proposal would make changes to sales tax collections and trim state spending in an effort to stave off a steep shortfall in future years.
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,
Walz proposes sales tax decrease and hopes to cut spending in new budget
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has proposed his annual budget, and this year, he’s taken a slimmed-down approach. The governor unveiled his budget on Thursday.
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 ...
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Walz offers up tighter budget blueprint amid abnormal start to session
Minnesota Legislature got a dose of normalcy when Gov. Tim Walz unveiled his blueprint for the next two-year budget. The ...
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Gov. Walz presents 2025 budget plan
Minnesota forecasted a short-term surplus of $616 million through 2026-2027, $1.1 billion less than previously estimated.
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State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Special Election Lawsuit
The Minnesota Supreme Court will decide whether Governor Tim Walz acted in accordance with state statute when he called for a special election to fill the vacancy in District 40B. State Supreme Court ...
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Walz unveils slimmer Minnesota budget, pitches sales tax cut
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to propose a lower level of spending for the next two-year budget that starts on July 1 as pressure ...