Articles tagged under: Governor Tim Walz
Walz Issues HPAI Trucking Executive Order
Published September 29, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is easing trucking regulations to help farmers fight the spread of avian influenza. By waiving strict enforcement of weight restriction rules and hours-of-service requirements, Walz said it will help the depopulation effort and maintain adequate supplies…Walz Releases Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
Published September 16, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has launched a plan to address climate change. The framework calls for increased availability for electric vehicles and a buildout of the infrastructure for charging EVs. It also incentivizes the investment in renewable fuels and advanced…Sending MN Soybeans to Taiwan
Published September 16, 2022
The Taiwanese government has signed letters of intent to purchase $2.76 billion of Minnesota corn and soybeans. The announcement was made Thursday in St. Paul with Governor Tim Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen included in the ceremony.Walz & Jensen Clash at Farmfest Forum
Published August 3, 2022
The crowd for the 2022 Farmfest gubernatorial forum was reminiscent to 1998 when Jesse Ventura, Norm Coleman and Skip Humphrey were the candidates. The topics ranged from biofuels to broadband and from COVID to the economy. There was a populist…Walz Signs Ag Omnibus Bill
Published May 27, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the agriculture omnibus bill into law. This law provides $18.4 million in drought relief to Minnesota's farmers and ranchers, along with investments in broadband and ag programs like the Agricultural Emergency Account and the Emerging…Year-Round E-15
Published April 29, 2022
Eight Midwestern governors, including North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, are seeking year-round availability of E-15. According to the Renewable Fuels Association, these eight states represent nearly 60 percent of all…Drought Relief Bill is Still Relevant
Published April 4, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says the drought assistance legislation moving through the legislature is not too late for Minnesota farmers and ranchers. "We know this was a heavy hit that people are still reeling from." The relief goes to drought-stricken…A $9 Billion Budget Surplus for Minnesota
Published March 1, 2022
Minnesota’s General Fund surplus is now forecast at $9.25 billion. That’s up from the $7.7 billion surplus projection that was made in November. "I am fully aware that we're going to have to compromise together, but the good news is…Walz Releases Capital Investment Recommendations
Published January 18, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his bonding and capital investment recommendations for the upcoming legislative session. For rural Minnesota, this plan includes $120 million for local bridges, $90 million for local roads, $10 million for permanent easements to improve water…