ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz unveiled a revision in his One Minnesota budget. Call it Budget 2.0 with more fo public safety, education and local construction. Thre state can afford it, Walz said, noting that the revenue surplus has climbed to $18.6 billion. Changes include:
> $550 million to cities, counties, and tribal governments.
> $240 million toward an eventual $1 billion to remove lead pipes.
> $200 million for public safety.
> $160 million for education, resources and training against the opioid epidemic.
> $40 million for local government aid.