Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces criticism from GOP lawmakers in his state after spending $430,000 in taxpayer money to prepare for a House hearing on his state's "sanctuary city" policies.

In one case, Denver’s Mayor Mike Johnston racked up $250,000 in legal fees preparing for the hearing regarding so-called “sanctuary states,” which took place a few months before Gov. Walz’s.

Minnesota taxpayers are on the hook for $430,000 in legal costs to outside lawyers who helped Gov. Tim Walz prepare for a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing where he sparred with Republicans over ...

Gov. Tim Walz is defending his administration’s move to spend $430,000 on outside counsel to prepare for a congressional hearing centered on immigration policy last month.

KARE-TV Minneapolis St. Paul. Preparation for Gov. Walz's congressional testimony cost taxpayers $430,000. Posted: July 10, 2025 | Last updated: July 11, 2025 ...

SAINT PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced a budget agreement Thursday, May 15, but not everyone is thrilled with the deal. While party leaders discussed the proposal ...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced a budget agreement that includes cuts to healthcare for undocumented adult immigrants. DFL lawmakers protested the cuts, arguing they ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — When Governor Tim Walz testified before Congress last month, it cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands to prepare for. $430,000 is the bill to be paid to outside lawyers who ...

Minnesota taxpayers are on the hook for $430,000 in legal costs to outside lawyers who helped Gov. Tim Walz prepare for a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing where he sparred with Republicans ...