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Gov. Walz, DFL leaders speak on restarting economy

A man speaks and holds up his hands.
Gov. Tim Walz has said he’d push lawmakers during the special session to tackle a public works spending package as well as issues of police accountability and economic equality.
Evan Frost | MPR News

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan held a press conference to discuss their plan for the state’s economy for the special session.

Last week, Walz said he’d push lawmakers during the special session to tackle a public works spending package as well as issues of police accountability and economic equality.