Overview

• Gov. Tim Walz delivers his 2024 State of the State address in Owatonna, focusing on progress made under Democratic leadership.
• Walz emphasizes education, gun safety, reproductive rights, and infrastructure investment in his speech.
• The governor reflects on the transformative 2023 legislative session and urges further action on gun safety measures.
• Walz's address also includes a personal touch, discussing his and the First Lady's fertility struggles and advocating for IVF protections.
• Republicans criticize the speech, pointing to concerns over state spending and the sustainability of government growth.