Friday, March 25, 2022
Minnesota Hits Lowest Unemployment Rate in Over Two Decades
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released their job numbers report on Thursday, showing that the state's unemployment rate has fallen to the lowest level in over twenty years as more Minnesotans return to work.
“Minnesota is back to work,” said Governor Walz. “I am proud to see that our state’s economy is strong and growing due to the hard work of Minnesota workers and smart economic policy. Our record low unemployment numbers are further proof that our economy is continuing to grow. I am grateful to our Department of Employment and Economic Development for their work to support businesses and workers, so we could get to this point. Now, with our historically low unemployment rate and our sizeable budget surplus, we need to remain focused on investing in our workers, building our workforce, lowering costs for families, and growing our economy for the benefit of generations of Minnesotans to come.”
Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Discuss the Importance of Their Paid Family and Medical Leave Proposal for all Minnesota Workers
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan joined community and business leaders on Wednesday at Cahoots Coffee Bar in St. Paul to discuss the importance of their paid family and medical leave proposal for all Minnesota workers. The Walz-Flanagan Budget to Move Minnesota Forward creates a paid family and medical leave program to support workers and businesses and ensures more equitable economic opportunities for Minnesota children and families.
Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Speaks at Oshkiniigikwe Leadership Conference
Lieutenant Governor Flanagan attended the Oshkiniigikwe Leadership Conference in Hinckley on Saturday. The conference was hosted by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to empower young Native women to take on leadership roles in their communities.
Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Discuss What $300 Million Public Safety Proposal Would Mean for New Ulm, Mankato
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan stopped in New Ulm on Tuesday as part of their statewide public safety tour to discuss what their public safety budget – including $300 million for cities, counties, and tribes across the state – would mean for New Ulm, Mankato, and communities across the state. Under the Walz-Flanagan Budget to Move Minnesota Forward, New Ulm would receive over $242,000 per year and Mankato would receive over $763,000 per year.
Governor Walz Applauds Confirmation of Andy Luger as U.S. Attorney for Minnesota
Governor Walz issued the following statement on Thursday on the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Andy Luger to serve as U.S. Attorney for Minnesota.
“I am excited to welcome Andy Luger back as Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney, and I look forward to working together to reduce crime and improve public safety in Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “He has been a true public servant and champion of justice in our state throughout his career, and I am grateful to Senator Klobuchar and Senator Smith for prioritizing this confirmation.”
Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Visit Hermann the German Statue in New Ulm
Following their public safety roundtable in New Ulm, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan visited the Hermann the German statue. The statue pays tribute to the city's German heritage.
Governor Walz Stops By Girls State Basketball Tournament
Governor Walz made a courtside visit to the Mankato East vs. St. Paul Como Park game in the Girls State Basketball Tournament. While he was there, the Governor discussed the importance of having students participate in high school activities.
Social Media Post of the
Week
Following last week’s revised budget announcement, the Lieutenant Governor posted a video from the event that expressed why it’s so important for the legislature to pass the Walz-Flanagan Budget to Move Minnesota Forward.
“Our budget invests in housing, child care, and public safety – it’s a budget that invests in Minnesotans,” wrote Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.
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