Tim Walz: “States like Missouri and Washington State are under threat…”

“… horizon structural deficit by 12 and a half percent, which once again puts Minnesota, if not the top, one of the top most fiscally sound states in the country. While States like Missouri and Washington State are under threat of losing their triple A bond rating. The decisions that were made here will strengthen us again to be in a position that historic budget reserves, long term fiscal stability, surpluses on the bottom line and investments and protections of those programs that matter.” (01:15–01:21)

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