 On New Year's Day, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan shared a video highlighting their accomplishments from 2023.?
"Last year, I said the era of gridlock was over in Minnesota. We kept that promise. In 2024, let?s keep working to make our state the best place to live, work, and raise a family,"?said Governor Walz.
"2023 was big for our state. We have a lot of good days ahead to celebrate. Happy New Year, Minnesota,"?said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.
 On Tuesday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan highlighted the new red flag law that took effect January 1, 2024. They were joined by state Senator Ron Latz, Richfield Police Chief Jay Henthorne, and gun safety advocates.
?As of January 1, Minnesota has a red flag law to keep guns out of the hands of people who pose a known, serious risk to themselves or others,? said Governor Walz. ?That's on top of strengthened?background checks that took effect in August. We're not hiding behind thoughts and prayers in Minnesota.?
"Minnesota's new red flag law went to effect to keep guns out of the wrong hands. Across the country, people are losing their lives to preventable gun violence," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "In Minnesota, we're refusing to sit on the sidelines. We're taking action to keep our loved ones safe."
 On Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan highlighted laws aimed at protecting tenants? rights that took effect January 1, 2024. She was joined by state Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten, state Representative Esther Agbaje, Minnesota Deputy Attorney General John Keller, housing leaders, and advocates.
"As of January 1, new tenants' rights are in effect in Minnesota. They increase transparency for tenants, expand the list of emergency repairs landlords must address immediately, require a minimum temperature of 68 degrees in the winter, and more," said Governor Walz. "We're focused on the kitchen-table issues families are facing right now - that includes ensuring every Minnesotan has a safe, stable place to call home."
"I grew up in an apartment in St. Louis Park with my mom. I know firsthand how foundational safe, stable rental housing is to the success of our communities," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "These sweeping changes will help ensure Minnesota tenants have the safety and stability they deserve."
On Wednesday, Governor Walz and the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced $17.4 million for eight construction projects in the Twin Cities Metro and Greater Minnesota to improve transportation infrastructure that supports economic growth. The projects are estimated to support over 2,000 jobs.
?Investing in our transportation system helps strengthen communities, create jobs, and promote economic growth,? said Governor Walz. ?These projects will support a broad range of opportunities for business growth, ranging from business incubators to small businesses to meat processing plants, while improving the safety and efficiency of our transportation system.?
On Wednesday, Governor Walz also announced that the newly opened Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston admitted its first residents ? four veterans who served in eras from Korea to Vietnam. The Preston Veterans Home is the first of three new veterans homes scheduled to open this month. The communities of Montevideo and Bemidji will also admit their first residents to new veterans homes in the coming weeks.
?We are proud to open the doors of Minnesota?s newest veterans home in Preston, expanding services and increasing quality of life for our veterans in southeastern Minnesota,? said Governor Walz. ?We have a responsibility to ensure Minnesota?s aging veterans receive the care and services they need.?
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