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  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
August 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, August 16

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, August 16 View as a webpage / Share Saturday August 16, 2025 Governor Walz Authorizes State Disaster Assistance This week, Governor Walz authorized emergency assistance for areas of Northwest and West…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM

I want your thoughts on this

I believe the best way to stop Donald Trump is to stand together and speak out. John,    I believe the best way to stop Donald Trump is to stand together and speak out.  That’s why I’m asking you to take a short survey today. I want to hear directly from you about the challenges our …
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
August 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM

The future that MAGA Republicans want

Minnesotans have proven what’s possible when we lead with courage, compassion, and grit. John,    Minnesotans have proven what’s possible when we lead with courage, compassion, and grit. We’ve fought tooth and nail to protect the most vulnerable Minnesotans and made our state one of t…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
August 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Help Gov. Walz hold the line

We hate to interrupt your Saturday, but this can’t wait. John,    We hate to interrupt your Saturday, but this can’t wait.  Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are escalating their attacks—not just on Governor Walz, but on the progress we’ve made together for Minnesota families.  Republ…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
August 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, August 9

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, August 9 View as a webpage / Share Saturday August 9, 2025 Governor Walz Travels to FarmFest Governor Walz visited FarmFest in Morgan this week, joining farmers, producers, and agricultural leaders fr…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Corruption of the tallest order

The job of the President is to tirelessly serve everyday Americans and fight to ensure they all have the opportunities, services, and freedoms they need to thrive. John,    The job of the President is to tirelessly serve everyday Americans and fight to ensure they all have the opport…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM

They're trying to privatize Social Security

Republicans are coming for our Social Security. And they’re not even trying to hide it. John,    Republicans are coming for our Social Security. And they’re not even trying to hide it.  Trump has already gutted key federal agencies, implemented tariffs that act as a tax on working p…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
August 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, August 2

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, August 2 View as a webpage / Share Saturday August 2, 2025 On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare, Governor Walz Highlights Impacts of Federal Cuts on Health Care for Minnesotans Governor Walz vi…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 11:54 PM

We can't fall short tonight

I just got off the phone with Berrett, our finance director. Here’s the deal: we’re still $8,695 short of hitting our end-of-month fundraising goal. John, I just got off the phone with Berrett, our finance director. Here’s the deal: we’re still $8,695 short of hitting our end-of-mont…
  Berrett · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM

We can't push back without you

ICYMI: Scott Jensen—the former GOP state senator and conspiracy theorist who ran against Governor Walz in 2022—recently announced he’s running again. John, ICYMI: Scott Jensen—the former GOP state senator and conspiracy theorist who ran against Governor Walz in 2022—recently announced…
  Tim · [email protected]
July 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Our work cut out for us

I’m reaching out because our end-of-month deadline is tomorrow, and we’re still $14,327 short of our goal. Hey John, I’m reaching out because our end-of-month deadline is tomorrow, and we’re still $14,327 short of our goal.  We have our work cut out for us in more ways than one, John…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM

No joke

Republicans have made their intentions crystal clear: they’re coming after Governor Walz—and they’re desperate to turn our state red. John, Republicans have made their intentions crystal clear: they’re coming after Governor Walz—and they’re desperate to turn our state red.  Former GO…
  Roy Cooper · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM

I’m officially in the race for U.S. Senate

I’m Roy Cooper, and I am running to be the next U.S. Senator from North Carolina. I believe that our brightest days are still ahead, but we have to work together to fix what’s broken in Washington. Hello John, I’m Roy Cooper, and I am running to be the next U.S. Senator from North Ca…
  Berrett · [email protected]
July 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM

This is no ordinary moment

Berrett here, Governor Walz’s finance director. John, It’s Berrett, finance director for Governor Walz. We’re coming up on our end-of-month fundraising deadline, so I wanted to give you a quick update on where things stand.  We have a $20,000 goal to hit before Thursday, July 31—and …
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
July 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, July 26

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, July 26 View as a webpage / Share Saturday July 26, 2025 Governor Walz Announces Reopening of Stone Arch Bridge On Monday, Governor Walz and Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Nancy D…
  BREAKING (via WalzForGovernor.org) · [email protected]
July 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM

GOP launches PAC to attack Governor Walz

The former chair of the Minnesota GOP just launched a new PAC to bankroll attack ads and smear campaigns against Governor Walz. BREAKING: New MN GOP PAC emerges to attack Governor Walz John,  The former chair of the Minnesota GOP just launched a new PAC to bankroll attack ads and sm…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM

What we've built and what's next

Minnesotans have shown the world what’s possible when we come together with grit, compassion, and a shared sense of purpose. John,  Minnesotans have shown the world what’s possible when we come together with grit, compassion, and a shared sense of purpose.  We secured free school mea…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
July 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM

He's back

What happens if Scott Jensen—a former GOP state senator and MAGA extremist—gets the keys to the governor’s office? John,  We’ve all seen the damage Donald Trump has done to this country—and we know he’s not done yet.  In Minnesota, we’ve been fortunate to have Governor Walz standing s…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
July 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, July 19

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, July 19 View as a webpage / Share Saturday July 19, 2025 Governor Walz Announces $33 Million For Small Businesses On Tuesday, Governor Walz announced $33 million for 225 new and developing small busine…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Scott Jensen is running for Governor AGAIN

Jensen is a full blown MAGA extremist who would bow down to Trump the moment he’s sworn in. BREAKING: Conspiracy theorist Scott Jensen announces second campaign for governor John,  Former GOP state senator Scott Jensen just announced he’s running for governor again.  Jensen is a notor…
  Tim · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM

I'll shout it from the rooftops

Donald Trump and the GOP’s big, “beautiful” bill is not even remotely beautiful. John,  I’ve said it already and I’ll say it again, folks: Donald Trump and the GOP’s big, “beautiful” bill is not even remotely beautiful—it’s one of the biggest steps backwards our country has ever seen…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM

No highlights, just lowlights

The President and Congress are supposed to protect and uplift the American people. John,  The President and Congress are supposed to protect and uplift the American people. But instead, Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are hanging us out to dry. A recap of the Trump administration la…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
July 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Sunday, July 12

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Sunday, July 12 View as a webpage / Share Saturday July 12, 2025 Governor Walz Announces Minnesota K-9 Unit to Assist in Search and Recovery in Texas Following Flooding On Friday, Governor Walz announced a Minne…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
July 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM

There's a better way forward

Donald Trump and his MAGA allies pushed through an extreme budget that makes their priorities clear—and working families aren’t one of them. John,  Donald Trump and his MAGA allies pushed through an extreme budget that makes their priorities clear—and working families aren’t one of th…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
July 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Trump's version of America

In poetic fashion, Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican allies signed their big, ugly, dangerous budget into law on none other than July 4th. John,  In poetic fashion, Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican allies signed their big, ugly, dangerous budget into law on none other than Jul…
  Tim · [email protected]
July 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July

Today, as fireworks light up our skies and families gather across Minnesota, we pause to reflect on the enduring promise of our nation: liberty, justice, and opportunity for all. John,  Today, as fireworks light up our skies and families gather across Minnesota, we pause to reflect o…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
July 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM

They call it "beautiful." I call it cruel.

The House just passed what they’re calling the “Big Beautiful Bill.” But here’s the truth: it’s the biggest attack on health care and food assistance this country has ever seen. John,  The House just passed what they’re calling the “Big Beautiful Bill.” But here’s the truth: it’s the …
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
July 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM

I can't thank you enough

Because of your support, we just crushed our latest end-of-quarter fundraising goal. John,  I owe you my sincere thanks. Because of your support, we just crushed our latest end-of-quarter fundraising goal. This is no small feat, John. In a moment when Donald Trump and his MAGA allies …
  Team Walz · [email protected]
July 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM

A record-setting wealth grab

Donald Trump and his MAGA allies in the GOP Senate just passed their so-called “big, beautiful bill”—and the consequences are devastating. John,  Donald Trump and his MAGA allies in the GOP Senate just passed their so-called “big, beautiful bill”—and the consequences are devastating.…
  Tim · [email protected]
July 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM

Honest truth

I just got off the phone with Berrett, my campaign finance director. John,  I just got off the phone with Berrett, my campaign finance director. Here’s the honest truth: we’re still $4,152 short of hitting our end-of-quarter fundraising goal. Reaching this goal isn’t just about check…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM

We're running out of time, John

We’re just hours away from a major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. John,  We’re just hours away from a major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline—and we’re still $6,183 short of our goal. What we raise before midnight tonight will determine how strongly we can hit the ground runn…
  Berrett Gall · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM

re: Tonight's update

Just wanted to give you a quick look at where we stand this morning. John,  It’s Berrett, Governor Walz’s campaign finance director. Just wanted to give you a quick look at where we stand this morning. We’re still $9,144 short of our end-of-quarter goal. That means we’ve got a lot of …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Let's keep building One Minnesota

Sorry to bother you twice on a Sunday — but this is important. John,  Sorry to bother you twice on a Sunday — but this is important. We’ve set a big goal to raise $25,000 by midnight tomorrow. Hitting this target means we’ll have what we need to keep reaching Minnesotans in every corn…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM

This grassroots team powers everything we do

Here’s the deal: We’ve got a major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline coming up fast, and we’ve still got some ground to cover. John,  Here’s the deal: We’ve got a major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline coming up fast, and we’ve still got some ground to cover. We need to raise $25…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Sunday, June 29

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Sunday, June 29 View as a webpage / Share Sunday, June 29, 2025 Governor Walz Honors the Life and Legacy of Speaker Melissa Hortman On Friday, Melissa and Mark Hortman were honored at the State Capitol. They wer…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM

A promise I made nearly 30 years ago

In Minnesota, we protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people—we don’t take them away. John, In Minnesota, we protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people—we don’t take them away. And as long as I’m Governor, every Minnesotan will be free to be exactly who they are and love who they love.  It’s an ho…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Saturday, June 28

Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Saturday, June 28 Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Saturday, June 28 Governor Tim Walz has directed all United States and Minnesota flags to continue to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota until sunset on Saturd…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 21

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 21 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, June 21, 2025 Governor Tim Walz Statement on the Murder of Melissa and Mark Hortman. "Minnesota suffered an unspeakable loss this week. Speaker Emerita Melis…
  Tim · [email protected]
June 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman

John, our state suffered an unspeakable loss on Saturday. Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were murdered in a politically motivated assassination. Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot and are now recovering from life-threatening injuries. J…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM

RELEASE: Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

RELEASE: Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 14, 2025Contact: Claire [email protected] 651-219-2975 Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor House Speaker Emerita Me…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 14

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 14 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, June 14, 2025 Governor Walz Celebrates End of Legislative Session On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz released the following statement celebrating the end of the 2…
  Tim · [email protected]
June 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM

They're trying to intimidate me. It won't work.

Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are doing everything they can to silence me. John,  Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are doing everything they can to silence me.  Yesterday, the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee summoned me to Washington for a hearing on so-called “sa…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
June 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Republicans threaten Governor Walz

Just moments ago, Governor Walz finished testifying before the House Oversight Committee. John,  Just moments ago, Governor Walz finished testifying before the House Oversight Committee.  The Republican-controlled committee called Governor Walz in for a hearing about so-called “sanct…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM

I'm about to testify, John

I’m in Washington, D.C. this morning to testify before the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee about so-called “sanctuary policies” that my state doesn’t even have. John,  I’m in Washington, D.C. this morning to testify before the Republican-controlled House Oversight Com…
  Team Walz · [email protected]
June 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM

We pushed Elon out. Let's finish the job.

The American people put so much pressure on Elon Musk that he left the Trump administration with his tail between his legs. John,  The American people put so much pressure on Elon Musk that he left the Trump administration with his tail between his legs.  Now, Elon is feuding with Tr…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 7

Governor Walz Weekly Briefing - Saturday, June 7 View as a webpage / Share Saturday, June 7, 2025 Governor Walz Calls Special Session After Reaching Budget Agreement with Legislative Leaders On Friday, Governor Walz announced that he has calle…
  Office of Governor Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Minnesota Firefighter Andrew Karels

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Minnesota Firefighter Andrew Karels Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Minnesota Firefighter Andrew Karels Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Welcome Elon to the fight, I guess?

You know things are bad when even Elon Musk is trying to distance himself from Donald Trump’s extreme agenda. John,  You know things are bad when even Elon Musk is trying to distance himself from Donald Trump’s extreme agenda.  After years spent cozying up to Trump and leading the c…
  Tim Walz · [email protected]
June 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Let's bully Trump back

As a former teacher, nothing bothers me more than watching a bully. And Trump is the biggest one I’ve ever seen. John,  As a former teacher, nothing bothers me more than watching a bully. And Trump is the biggest one I’ve ever seen.  When it’s a kid doing the bullying, you talk to t…
  Tim · [email protected]
June 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Pride

Back in the mid-1990s, when I was teaching at Mankato West High School, a group of students asked me if I’d help them start the school’s first gay-straight alliance. John,  Back in the mid-1990s, when I was teaching at Mankato West High School, a group of students asked me if I’d help…