Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Gives Final State of the State Address Tuesday
Walz will outline priorities on fraud, bonding and HCMC as lawmakers face three weeks left in the 2026 session.
- On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Governor Tim Walz delivered his final State of the State address in the House Chamber at the Capitol in St. Paul at 7 p.m.
- Walz concluded his tenure after announcing earlier this year he would not seek reelection, with three weeks remaining in the 2026 legislative session when he took the podium.
- Lawmakers identified several must-dos including combating fraud, passing a bonding bill, and responding to HCMC's financial crisis, though Rep. Mike Wiener expects the governor to focus on his political base.
- House Leader Jamie Long praised Walz as a "steady leader," while Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth urged him to "unite rather than divide" Minnesotans.
- Walz plans to campaign for Democrats through his Small Town PAC and release a book titled "Good Neighbors" about Minnesota's response to Operation Metro Surge after leaving office in January 2027.
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Walz reflects on eventful tenure in last State of the State speech, pushes for action in final legislative session
"It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as Minnesota’s 41st governor,” he said. “And it’s been a particular privilege to sit in this chair during such a pivotal moment in our history.”
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