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3/12/2020 11:51:53 AM
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan released their 2020 supplemental budget. In the proposal, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor pay back $491 million to the budget reserve, leave $1.2 billion on the bottom line, and fund investments to prepare for emergencies, including Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I’m working to make sure the State of Minnesota is ready to handle future challenges,” said Governor Walz. “That’s why I’m proposing a supplemental budget that’s focused on emergency preparedness and response. As Governor, my top priority is the safety and wellbeing of Minnesotans, and that’s what this budget is aimed to ensure.”
“We are proud today to release a smart, responsible supplemental budget that prepares Minnesota for the future,” said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan . “We look forward to working with the Minnesota Legislature to make sure Minnesotans are safe and our state is prepared to handle emergencies.”
The Governor’s Supplemental Budget: Emergency Response and Preparedness fact sheet is /governor/assets/12020%20Supplemental%20Budget%20Fact%20Sheet_tcm1055-422928.pdfattached here.
