Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota

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From Congress to VP nominee to disgraced former governor: A look at the rise and fall of Tim Walz
During his time as governor, Walz notched several progressive victories, including signing a $2.3 billion education budget — the biggest in Minnesota’s history — funding expanded free meals for students, thousands of new pre-K seats, and increased mental health resources in schools.

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Inside Tim Walz's dramatic political fall
Analysis: The rapid rise and fall of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
WSJ Opinion: The Minnesota Fraud Scandal Claims Walz’s Political Career
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ended his run for a third term.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Drops Reelection Bid Amid Welfare-Fraud Scandal, Trump Says 'No One Is Above The Law'
U.S. House Oversight Committee to hold first hearing on Minnesota fraud
Gov. Tim Walz’s Minnesota in 8 charts
Minnesota trailed the nation in economic growth during Gov. Tim Walz’s tenure, but Minnesotans continued to enjoy higher wages than most states, lower unemployment and a decrease in crime.

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Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? ‘I’m seriously considering it,’ she says
Tim Walz’s firebrand daughter, Hope, admits there is ‘enough truth’ to Minnesota fraud scandal — as she opens up about her dad’s decision to drop out of gov’s race
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Tim Walz Claims He Fired People Amid Fraud Scandals—But Won’t Name Names

Gov. Tim Walz said he has fired people amid the Minnesota fraud scandals, but his office refused to name names when asked.

Tim Walz drops reelection bid. Goodbye and good riddance. | Opinion

Amid a fraud scandal that has caught national attention, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Jan. 5 that he is dropping his reelection bid. Goodbye and good riddance to a subpar governor who hiked Minnesotans' taxes. Meanwhile, investigations into alleged fraud in taxpayer-funded food, housing and childcare programs have also been taking place.
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Donald Trump Jr.’s ‘Disgusting’ Children’s Book Attack On Tim Walz Draws Condemnation

Donald Trump Jr. drew backlash over the weekend after sharing an AI-generated parody of a children’s book cover that targeted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) with an ableist slur. On Sunday, the Trump scion posted on Instagram a fake book cover titled ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid amid child-care fraud scandal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, announced Monday that he would drop his bid for reelection as governor, saying that he would not be able to give a campaign all of his attention as he works to defend Minnesota against allegations of fraud and right-wing attacks -- including from President Donald Trump.

Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP Pick, Drops Bid for Third Term as Minnesota Governor; Klobuchar Considers

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state and its Somali community

Gov. Tim Walz Drops Re-Election Bid in Wake of Minnesota Fraud Scandal

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is seriously considering a run for governor in the state, Democrats informed of her thinking said.

Tim Walz’s decision not to seek 3rd term may end lengthy MN political career

Gov. Tim Walz ended his bid for a third term as Minnesota governor Monday — seeming to cap a political career that sent the former teacher and National Guard veteran all the way to national

Minnesota Republicans discuss fraud as Walz exits gubernatorial race

Fraud will likely play a role in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, even as Gov. Tim Walz withdraws reelection bid.
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