Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Plan to Protect Minnesotans' Health and Safety

Statement

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced proposals to protect Minnesotans' health and safety in the Walz-Flanagan Budget to Move Minnesota Forward -- the Governor and Lieutenant Governor's supplemental budget recommendation for the upcoming legislative session. Today's roll out follows announcements focused on investing in local jobs and projects, expanding economic opportunity, and supporting children and families. Details for the entire Budget to Move Minnesota Forward are posted online.

"My top priority as Governor is protecting the health and safety of Minnesotans," said Governor Walz. "Whether we're managing the COVID-19 pandemic or putting a stop to violent crime, we are always working to keep Minnesotans safe. My plan to fund local law enforcement and first responders, invest in community organizations and youth intervention, and stand up a statewide violent crime initiative will allow for better coordination, more sophisticated investigatory resources, and enable precision policing to apprehend the worst offenders. This is a comprehensive, modern approach to public safety that was built with every neighborhood in mind."

"Budgets are not just fiscal documents -- they are moral documents," said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. "Every Minnesotan deserves to be safe, protected, and valued in their community. And every Minnesotan deserves health care that meets their needs, a place to call home, and a future with breathable air and drinkable water. Our budget invests in those values to protect the health and safety of our neighbors across the state. It is time for us to take action to invest in a future that includes all of us."

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