Walz achievements as a result of the trifecta
As detailed in a WSJ article
From January to May 2023, Walz signed legislation to:
mandate pricing transparency for prescription drugs
ban so-called forever chemicals
guarantee tuition-free college for students from lower-income families, including undocumented migrants
allow undocumented migrants to obtain driver’s licenses
provide free breakfast and lunch for K-12 students in public schools
protect broad access to abortions
restore voting rights for felons
strengthen background checks for gun purchases
allocate funding for new affordable housing
create a state-level child tax credit
establish paid family and medical leave
increase state capital-gains taxes on the rich
establish protections for trans patients seeking gender-affirming care and those who deliver it
approve funding to replace lead pipes across the state
provide an additional $300 million for local governments to fund police and public safety
establish a goal to move the state utilities to 100% clean energy by 2040
legalize recreational marijuana for adults
The governor’s allies emphasized that the 2023 legislative session also included items popular on the right as well, including more funding for police. They also say he has had a long career in public service that included working across the aisle.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/tim-walz-vp-minnesota-governor-gop-f8c54d52?st=1viyufoz37spnsl&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
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