Articles tagged under: Governor Tim Walz
Ag and Food Summit This Week
Published November 1, 2021
The Minnesota Agriculture and Food Summit will be held Thursday in Minneapolis. Governor Tim Walz will present his views on the State of Agriculture."We will also have Dr. John Newton, who is the chief economist for Ranking Member John Boozman…MPCA Commissioner Named
Published November 1, 2021
Governor Tim Walz has appointed Katrina Kessler to serve as the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Most recently, Kessler was the assistant commissioner for water policy and agriculture. Before that, Kessler worked in water issues for the city…Walz Advances Climate Change Initiative
Published October 7, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a directive for the state agriculture and transportation departments to pursue a new Clean Fuel Standard. Stakeholder groups will be asked to identify goals and opportunities and deliver their recommendations in February. A Future Fuels…MN Trucking Regulatory Waiver Extended
Published October 5, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has extended the emergency regulatory waiver for trucking livestock, water and feed through early November. In making the announcement, Walz said this relief is necessary for farmers dealing with a once-in-a-generation drought.Economic Expansion Council Appointed
Published September 15, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has established the new Governor’s Council on Economic Expansion. Fifteen state leaders will be part of this group, providing recommendations on expanding the state’s economy. Former Hormel CEO Jeff Ettinger is co-chairing the Council. The Federal…HOS Relief Provided in MN
Published August 30, 2021
Due to the ongoing drought, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order providing hours-of-service relief for truckers hauling livestock, hay, feed or water. This order is in place through the September 27th.Trade Mission Planned for November 13-19
Published August 9, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will lead a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Finland in mid-November. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen will join Walz on this trip. This trade mission comes at a time when the UK is moving into…HOS Regulations Lifted to Address MN Fuel Shortage
Published August 6, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order to address fuel shortages across the state. Hours of service regulations for truckers hauling fuel have been lifted. Fuel terminals in East Grand Forks, Alexandria, Sauk Centre and four other sites…Walz Addresses Clean Cars Effort
Published August 5, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a stop at Farmfest to discuss the drought and other agricultural issues. The recent implementation of the Clean Cars initiative may have caused heartburn in agricultural circles, but, Walz did not shy away from that…