Gov. Tim Walz calls for $300M for local public safety efforts
The governor debuted his safety, health and housing plans Monday
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January 24, 2023
Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released part three of his budget Monday at the Roseville Fire Department before unveiling his full two-year plan on Tuesday.
After a year of campaign-trail fights over how to tackle violent crime, DFL Gov. Tim Walz is pitching a public safety plan that includes $300 million for local governments.
Walz presented his vision for spending on safety, health and housing Monday, before debuting his full two-year budget on Tuesday. The governor is pushing for nearly $1 billion for housing initiatives, including cash to preserve affordable housing and help people with down payments. He also hopes to act on the long-held goal of opening up the public insurance program MinnesotaCare to allow more people to buy into it.
"This piece of the budget will enhance the ability to have a home, it will enhance the ability to access medical care and it will enhance our public safety professionals and communities," Walz said during a news conference at the Roseville Fire Department.
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