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Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov.
Tim Walz as her running matein the presidential electionagainst former President Donald Trump.
Governors bring executive experience, Jared Walczak said in an article for theTax Foundation, a public policy watchdog.
They also bring policy records that are more concrete than those of legislators.
The move provided tax cuts for older adults receiving Social Security in Minnesota.
The tax cuts were part of Walzs broader initiative to reduce the financial burden on retirees.
Taxes
Gov.
Walz has amixed recordregarding tax relief.
However, Walz proposed providing one-time checks to Minnesota residents and tax cuts for Social Security recipients.
The tax cuts targeted single-person households earning less than $75,000 and couples earning less than $150,000.
Walz suggested paying for the tax cuts by increasing taxes for high-income earners.
Healthcare
Gov.
In addition, he signed legislation in 2020lowering insulin costsfor low-income patients.
It also included Social Security benefits and compensation and pensions for disabled veterans.
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