ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) issued the followed statement in response to Governor Walz’s proposed “Walz Checks” and other spending items:

“Walz checks are nothing more than an election year gimmick, and it will barely cover the inflationary costs of everyday necessities. We’ll propose permanent, ongoing, targeted tax relief for working Minnesotans so they see savings every single year.

“Additionally, it’s a glaring omission from Walz’s proposal there isn’t one dime for more cops. Senate Republicans will actually address the public safety crisis by holding violent criminals accountable and supporting our law enforcement officials.”