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Walz proposes $518 million jobs, projects plan during budgeting year
Walz proposes $518 million jobs, projects plan during budgeting year By Holly Bernstein | February 22, 2021 at 10:20 PM CST - Updated February 22 at 11:07 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - Gov. Tim Walz released his proposal for a local jobs and projects plan, often called a bonding bill, on Monday, but this year is a budgeting year at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Broken down, his proposal includes $150 million for rebuilding neighborhoods hit by unrest after the death of George Floyd last May.
It also includes $43 million in security upgrades for the state Capitol complex, which has been ringed by fencing since last summer’s protests.
COVID-19: Gov. Tim Walz reportedly set to make major Minnesota schools announcement
The announcement could come as early as Wednesday.
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There are rumors circulating that Gov. Tim Walz will make an announcement as early as Wednesday regarding Minnesota schools.
The governor in December said all elementary schools could choose to move to in-person learning starting January instead of basing the decision on county infection rates in an effort to prioritize the state s youngest learners.
And on Wednesday, Axios Twin Cities said in its morning newsletter the governor is expected to announce new guidance for public high schools sometime this week.
REVEALED: AG Bill Barr rejected plea deal for Derek Chauvin to plead guilty to third-degree murder days after George Floyd died because he feared protesters would say it was too lenient
Derek Chauvin agreed to a plea deal three days after George Floyd s death on May 25, three law enforcement officials told the New York Times
Under the deal Chauvin would plead guilty to third-degree murder, serve no more than 10 years in prison and avoid federal civil rights charges
Then-Attorney General Bill Barr reportedly rejected the deal at the last minute
One official said Barr feared the deal would be perceived as too lenient and premature, potentially exacerbating protests gripping Minneapolis and the US