Minnesota Capitol updates: Walz addresses state, committee passes $512 million budget
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The legislature hopped into recess early as the Easter holiday approaches. The three-day work week was marked by budget talks, bill advancements, and addressing the state... on the state.
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Monday, the House Ways and Means Committee voted on party lines in favor of an increased $512.5 million supplemental budget proposed by Gov. Tim Walz.
Tuesday, Walz delivered his sixth State of the State address where he touted DFL accomplishments, pushed legislators for gun reform and briefly shared his family's use of IVF to conceive.
A bill that would require employers to disclose salary ranges and benefits on job postings if they have over 30 employees will be sent to the House floor for a vote.
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This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Minnesota Capitol news: Walz touts DFL wins in State of State
