On this page you will find the latest press releases and statements from the Office of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.
5/23/2019 6:18:13 PM
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, and Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman today /governor/assets/Agreement%20for%20Special%20Session%205.23.2019_tcm1055-385839.pdfsigned an agreement outlining the terms of a one-day special session to allow legislators to pass remaining bills. The Governor then issued a /governor/assets/2019_05_23_2019_Special_Session_Proclamation_tcm1055-385842.pdfproclamation calling for a special session to be convened at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019. Legislative leaders have agreed to adjourn the special session before 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019.
“I am proud that we came together across party lines to build a budget that will improve the lives of Minnesotans,” said Governor Walz. “Now it’s our responsibility to take that budget across the finish line.”