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Walz announces budget package, which includes direct payments to Minnesotans
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has announced a budget package Thursday afternoon, aimed at expanding economic opportunity.
Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan visited an area technical college to discuss the proposals in the plan.
According to Walz's office, the series of supplemental budget proposals includes delivering $700 million in direct payments to Minnesotans through "Walz Checks." . . .
Single tax filers earning up to $164,400 would receive a payment of $175.
A married couple filing jointly earning up to $273,470 would receive a payment of $350.
Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan visited an area technical college to discuss the proposals in the plan.
According to Walz's office, the series of supplemental budget proposals includes delivering $700 million in direct payments to Minnesotans through "Walz Checks." . . .
Single tax filers earning up to $164,400 would receive a payment of $175.
A married couple filing jointly earning up to $273,470 would receive a payment of $350.
https://kstp.com/politics/gov-tim-walz-budget-package-announcement-january-20-2022/6364523/
