Governor Walz, Legislative Leaders Reach New Agreement

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders have a bipartisan agreement following weeks of negotiations on sticking points.

The deal includes an investment to help save Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) and hospitals around the state.

Leaders say the agreement also includes a bonding bill, property tax relief, and lower vehicle tab fees for Minnesotans.

Governor Walz said in a statement, “We are keeping a balanced budget, making targeted reductions and focusing every dollar on core priorities.”

Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth says the agreement also includes “meaningful anti-fraud measures.”