 This week, Governor Walz convened his fifth annual Governor and Tribal Leaders Summit, where he met?with tribal leadership and affirmed?his commitment to supporting the 11 tribal nations in Minnesota.?
"Over the past four years, we?ve made a lot of progress in building relationships and trust with the 11 tribes in Minnesota. I look forward to continuing our work together ? government to government ? as we push to be the best state in the country for tribal state relations," said Governor Walz.
 "Our work to improve government-to-government relations with the 11 tribal nations in Minnesota is happening 365 days a year.?I?m thrilled to work together on advancing our shared priorities to move towards a future that lifts up all people who live in Mni Sota Makoce," said Lieutenant?Governor Flanagan.?
 Governor Walz got his flu shot this week and encouraged Minnesotans to get their annual flu shot and updated COVID-19 vaccine, too.?
"This is an important step you can take to protect yourself and the people around you. I promise, it doesn't even hurt!" he said.?
Last week, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan kicked off the back-to-school season by?welcoming students and celebrating the new free school meals program providing free breakfast and lunch for Minnesota students. Families are set to save thousands on school breakfast and lunch costs this year from the new program.
 This week, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan highlighted Minnesota as a model for a more supportive economy in a Newsweek op-ed. Here's an excerpt from the piece:?
"In 2023, Minnesota had?one of the most productive legislative sessions?for any state in recent memory. Our historic child care investments and child tax credit will greatly increase the accessibility and affordability of child care for Minnesotan families and caregivers and increase pathways for working women like me to build a career. Our?child tax credit, which provides lower income families up to $1,750 per child?with no limit on the number of children?is?expected to reduce child poverty in Minnesota by 33 percent. In fact, a new report from Oxfam?the?Best States for Working Women?index?ranks Minnesota in the top 10 states for working women thanks to policies like these."
 Governor Walz speaks at Minnesota?s 133rd Airlift Wing on May 31, 2022, in front of a C-130
In case you missed it: After years urging Congress to protect Minnesota?s critical Air National Guard C-130 fleet, Governor Walz celebrated the news that Minnesota?s 133rd Airlift Wing was selected to receive eight new?C-130J Super Hercules?aircraft, replacing their aging C-130Hs.?
?As Governor, I?ve always fought to ensure the Minnesota National Guard has the resources they need to protect our homeland and support missions abroad and at home,??said Governor Walz.??C-130 aircraft are critical assets that our Minnesota Air National Guard use to transport cargo and passengers, whether it is in support of missions abroad or offering support here at home during times of floods, hurricanes, and other emergencies. These upgrades will help ensure our Minnesota Air National Guard is equipped to answer the call to serve our state and country.?
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