Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Statements on Minnesota's Strong Revenue Report

Statement

Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statements on the State of Minnesota's monthly revenue report issued today by Minnesota Management and Budget.

Statement from Governor Walz:

"Minnesota's economy is strong, and we're working to make sure it's even stronger than before. This strong economic outlook proves the people of Minnesota are resilient, and we should continue to invest in them. With this news, I expect our state's legislative leaders to come together to pass a budget for all Minnesotans. Minnesota's COVID-19 Recovery Budget will allow us to continue to rise and rebuild by supporting working families, students, and small businesses while further driving our state's economic recovery."

Statement from Lieutenant Governor Flanagan:

"While we are still enduring the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, today's revenue report shows that Minnesota has the resources to make responsible and meaningful investments that help those who were hit hardest recover. Whether it's helping students catch up on learning, supporting small businesses across the state who made sacrifices to keep people safe, or creating economic security for working families struggling to pay bills and put food on the table after job loss, we can build a budget that invests in the future of Minnesota's children and families and gets us back to better."

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