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Minnesota Update Governor Walz Signs Budget and Other Priorities into Law The week immediately following the end of the 2023 legislative session was filled with ceremonial bill signings as Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and DFL-legislators sought to celebrate a record-setting $72 billion state budget. On Wednesday May 24, 2023, Gov. Walz held a ceremonial bill…

Minnesota Update 2023 Legislative Session Ends With Budget Complete As the legislature entered the final days of the legislative session, the four caucus leaders and the governor’s office continued to wrestle over several unresolved budget issues including nursing home funding, taxes, and capital investment. At the same time, Senate and House conference committees pushed to…