Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced that Minnesota is a top-five state for businesses, according to a recent CNBC study.
?Businesses are at the heart of our communities, our workforce, and our state?s economy. They drive our economic growth, culture, and innovation,? said Governor Walz. ?From investing in broadband and our highway system to child care and job training, we will continue working hard to make Minnesota the best state to own a business.?
?Nearly half of Minnesota?s workforce is employed by a small business, and this ranking speaks to our strong support of workers and business owners,? said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.??Minnesotans work best when we work together to provide solutions and support for entrepreneurs and workers alike. Just as small business owners and employees work hard every day to better our state, we will continue to make Minnesota work better for them.??
This ranking comes as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor recently announced state?and?federal?investments to expand broadband access and as Governor Walz recently signed the state?s largest-ever?infrastructure bill, which will create good-paying jobs, invest in infrastructure, and bring long-term benefits to communities across the state.?
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan?announced more than $7 million in grants have been awarded to provide young people workforce development and training opportunities.
?The job training we provide for our young people today will pay off for our entire state tomorrow,? said Governor Walz. ?This training will grow our workforce and help thousands of kids fill the good-paying jobs we have available and need to fill right now. With these grants, 47 organizations will be able to provide that leg up, helping us reach our goal of allowing every child, in every neighborhood and community across our state, to thrive.?
On Thursday,?Lieutenant Governor Flanagan?visited?Right Track in Saint Paul to highlight the $7 million in grants.?
?By investing in workforce development and training opportunities across the state, we?re sending the message to young people: we believe in you and we want you to succeed,? said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. ?When we remove barriers to employment and provide training opportunities for disadvantaged youth, we invest in the future of our state and set our young people on a path to success. I?m grateful for the work of these organizations and proud to be supporting this important work.?
Governor Walz announced that the Minnesota Department of Transportation will allocate $380 million to fund eight new infrastructure projects through the state?s Corridors of Commerce program.
?We?re making historic investments in our state?s transportation system to improve the safety and connectivity of communities across the state,? said Governor Walz. ?We depend on our roads and highways to safely get us to our jobs, education, child care, and businesses. These projects help grow our economy and support our goal of making Minnesota the best state to live, work, and grow up in ? no matter where you live.?
Lieutenant Governor Flanagan visited a Carver County dairy farm in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, to highlight the state?s work to support local farmers and producers and invest in Minnesota?s nation-leading agriculture industry.?The Lieutenant Governor toured The Grater Good LLC, a small business owned and operated by dairy farmer Christine Leonard.?
?Every day, Minnesota families rely on the milk our Minnesota dairy farmers produce,? said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. ?We are investing in our local producers through the DAIRI program, a grain indemnity fund, and expanded broadband access and will continue supporting the health and success of Minnesota farmers today and for generations to come. When we invest in farmers and producers, we improve the lives of all Minnesotans.?
Governor Walz announced that Owatonna and Steele County will host the 11th annual Minnesota Governor?s Pheasant Hunting Opener this fall.?
?As a life-long hunter and Pheasants Forever member, I look forward to celebrating one of my favorite Minnesota traditions in Owatonna and Steele County this fall,? said Governor Walz. ?The pheasant opener is an opportunity to celebrate the best of Minnesota ? getting outdoors during a crisp Minnesota fall, spending time with friends and family, and taking full advantage of our natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities. Thank you to Owatonna and Steele County for hosting!?
The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14.
Governor Walz chaired the Council of Governors? 27th plenary meeting in Atlantic City, New Jersey.?
?As a 24-year veteran of the National Guard, it was an honor to convene the bipartisan Council of Governors meeting today and discuss how we can work together to advance our common interests in homeland security and emergency management,? said Governor Walz. ?Our country is better off when we come together in a bipartisan manner to solve problems. I am grateful for the opportunity to build on this state-federal partnership.?
The President?s bipartisan Council of Governors was established by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 as a forum for governors to exchange views, information, or advice with the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the White House Homeland Security Council on matters of national security, homeland defense, and disaster response and recovery. Governor Walz, a 24-year veteran of the Army National Guard, was appointed by the President in 2021 to lead the council along with co-chair Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Walz was first appointed to the council in 2019.
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