Xp Lee won the 34B (Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Coon Rapids) special election on Sept. 16 to fill the seat of late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, with 60.82% of the vote. Gov. Tim Walz announced he is running for a third term in 2026. Minnesota has again earned a AAA credit rating from all three major credit agencies (Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch) for the fourth consecutive year. The post Ewald at the Capitol: Special Election Results, Walz Running for 3rd Term appeared first on Ewa...| Ewald Consulting
Gov. Tim Walz met with legislative leaders this week to discuss a potential special session on gun violence, following the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Rep. Zack Stephenson will lead the House DFL Caucus. Senate DFLers are forming a Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability. The post Ewald at the Capitol: Special Session, New Leader Selected, New Senate Subcommittee appeared first on Ewald Consulting.| Ewald Consulting
Minnesota has several special election campaigns underway and several high-profile legislators launching campaigns for higher office. The Advisory Committee on Capitol Security is discussing potential safety upgrades at the Minnesota Capitol. The post Ewald at the Capitol: Election Updates, Capitol Security, Board of Regents appeared first on Ewald Consulting.| Ewald Consulting
Minnesota is on track to have 6 special elections in 2025. Seven new Minnesota laws go into effect on August 1, 2025. Minnesota's budget has challenges coming later this year. The post Ewald at the Capitol: Special Elections, New Laws, Budget Challenges appeared first on Ewald Consulting.| Ewald Consulting
The Minnesota legislature completed the state's 2-year budget on June 10, avoiding a partial government shutdown. Read what the key budget bills contain, what were the major cuts in funding, and why another special session could be needed later this year. The post Ewald at the Capitol: Legislature Passes State Budget in Special Session appeared first on Ewald Consulting.| Ewald Consulting