January 31, 2020
This week, Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan joined DFL legislators to announce commonsense legislation to improve access to affordable insulin in Minnesota. Taking the best from both Democrat and Republican proposals, this compromise bill would increase access to affordable insulin, hold Big Pharma accountable, and is ready to be implemented. The Governor and Lt. Governor stood with insulin advocates, including Jett, a 9-year-old with diabetes, and Alexis, a Minnesota college student with diabetes.
On Monday, the Governor headed up to Melrose to hear from local internet provider Arvig on how the border-to-border broadband grant he signed into law will allow the company to improve broadband services for more than 400 locations in Greater Minnesota.
On Wednesday, Governor Walz convened his Children’s Cabinet for a meeting in Rochester at John Marshall High School, a full-service community school that prioritizes wrap-around services for students. The Governor and First Lady heard from students, parents, teachers, and school staff on issues facing Minnesota’s children and families.
Later in the week, the Governor visited Medtronic, received a briefing on the coronavirusfrom the Minnesota Department of Health, celebrated the Chinese New Year, joined the Barbershop Talks podcast, and met with disability advocates.