Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Plan to Support Minnesota Children and Families

Statement

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced proposals to support Minnesota children and families 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 announcement follows the roll out of their plan to expand economic opportunity for Minnesotans and 2022 Local Jobs and Projects Plan last week.

"Since day one, we've been committed to making Minnesota the best state in the country to raise a family," said Governor Walz. "That's why we're proposing historic investments in schools, child care, and paid family and medical leave. We need to ensure that, starting from birth, our kids are getting the world-class education they deserve and that our families are getting the resources they need to succeed."

"Our first year in office, we fought to protect 4,000 prekindergarten seats across the state. Now, we're working to expand prekindergarten for 23,000 kids," continued Governor Walz.

"Our kids and families have endured losses big and small over the last two years -- losses that came on top of an already existing child care crisis, opportunity gaps for Black, Indigenous students of color, and limited safety nets for family caregivers," said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. "We have an opportunity and an obligation to take action. By investing in schools, pre-K, child care, and paid leave, we will keep moving Minnesota forward with our plan to support children and families."

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