At Issue: March 22 — Gov. Walz’s Budget Plan, SAVE America Act, Sports gambling debate resumes once again
By Ryan Pattee
Published on March 22, 2026.
This week's edition of At Issue includes a discussion of Governor Walz's budget proposal, which focuses on tax cuts for middle-class families. The proposal includes expanding dependent care tax credits for families with young children and providing $100 million to provide emergency aid to first-time homeowners and renters. However, it also cuts funding for nursing homes and programs for people with disabilities. The debate over sport gambling is also reignited, with some lawmakers emphasizing the urgency to pass the bill.
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