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 Saturday, August 3, 2024

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Governor Walz Weekly Briefing
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As New Law Takes Effect, Governor Walz Highlights Increased Penalties for Straw Purchases

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Governor Walz highlights increased penalties for straw purchases

On Thursday, Governor Walz and public safety officials highlighted legislation that increases criminal penalties for straw purchases of firearms that took effect on August 1. This legislation builds on Governor Walz’s work to strengthen gun safety in Minnesota, including expanding background checks and establishing a red flag law.

*"At school, students should feel hopeful, inspired, and cared for – not afraid,"* said Governor Walz. *"**Last year, we enacted a red flag law and strengthened background checks. Today, we raised the criminal penalty for straw purchasing guns. We’re taking meaningful action to keep our kids safe."*

BCA Superintendent Drew Evans speaks at Bloomington City Hall
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After Request from Governor Walz, Federal Disaster Declaration Expanded to Include Individual Assistance for Minnesotans Impacted by Flooding

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Governor Walz tours damage of the Rapidan Dam

Governor Walz announced that Minnesotans in 19 counties working to recover from this year’s flooding can now request individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help recover from losses they suffered. The declaration will provide resources to reimburse individuals and communities for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repair and replacement of damaged infrastructure.

*"Minnesotans’ homes, belongings, and family businesses were devastated by flooding this summer, and we aren’t stopping until they get the support they need to recover. This assistance is going to make a world of a difference for the individuals and businesses that were impacted,"* said Governor Walz. *"I’m grateful to our partners in the federal government for their continued commitment to our recovery efforts, and to the Minnesotans who carefully documented the extent of this damage."*

Governor Walz meets with St. Louis County Emergency Rescue team
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Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Attends White House Convening on Native Voting Rights

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Lt. Governor Flanagan joins the White House Convening on Native Rights

On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan attended the White House Convening on Native Voting Rights to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act and to discuss the importance of Native voting. 

*"At the White House, I joined Native leaders from across the country to share about Minnesota's work to improve access to the ballot box across Indian Country - including pre-registration of 16 and 17-year-olds and automatic voter registration,"* said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. *"100 years after the Indian Citizenship Act, Tribal Nations and Native communities still face barriers to voting. In Minnesota, we continue our work - alongside the Biden-Harris Administration - to live up to our country's democratic ideals by protecting voting rights for all." *

Lt. Governor Flanagan at the White House
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Governor Walz Announces Minnesota’s Nation-Leading Child Tax Credit Has Helped More Than 215,000 Minnesota Families This Year

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On Friday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced that new figures released by the Minnesota Department of Revenue show the state’s nation-leading Child Tax Credit has put over $545 million into the budgets of more than 215,000 Minnesota families this year.  

*"This year, we invested directly in the financial security and wellbeing of families across the state through our nation-leading Child Tax Credit," *said Governor Walz. *"I’m grateful that nearly 440,000 children have already benefited. Minnesota is setting an example for the nation of how to lift families up, cut child poverty, and build a brighter future for Minnesotans."*

*"This historic tax credit is a game-changer for Minnesota families," *said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. *"I’m beyond thrilled to know that hundreds of thousands of families can live with a little less stress knowing there is extra money in the bank this year. This credit will help Minnesotans afford groceries, rent, or a new backpack for school, and this is just one way we are making Minnesota the best state for children and families."*

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Governor Walz comments on Iowa's abortion ban [ [link removed] ]
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Lt. Governor Flanagan comments on Iowa abortion ban [ [link removed] ]
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