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Tim Walz on Families & Children

Democrat

 


My wife and I used IUI, not IVF

Q: You had said that you and your wife used IVF, but it turned out you used a different kind of fertility in order to have children.

WALZ: I wished in this country we wouldn't have to do this. I spoke about our infertility issues 'cause it's hell, and families know this. I spoke about the treatments that were available to us that--that had those beautiful children there. That's quite a contrast in folks that are trying to take those rights away from us.

I won't apologize for speaking passionately, whether it's guns in schools or protection of reproductive rights. The contrast could not be clearer between what we're running against. The vice president's position on this has been clear. And I think most Americans get it, if you've been through that. I don't think they're cutting hairs on IVF or IUI [in-vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination]. I think what they're cutting hairs on is an abortion ban and the ability to be able to deny families the chance to have a beautiful child.

Source: CNN on 2024 Veepstakes: joint interview of Harris and Walz , Aug 29, 2024

Ban conversion therapy; don't ban books

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan established ironclad reproductive freedom, protections for Trans individuals, and gender-affirming care as fundamental rights in Minnesota. Governor Walz also banned the cruel, outdated practice of "conversion therapy" and ended book bans based on ideology.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website mn.gov/Governor , Aug 6, 2024

Plan to modernize state government to put families first

We're launching a new plan to modernize state government to put families first, establishing a new agency focused exclusively on providing comprehensive support for parents who need help. Whether it's early learning or food assistance or anything else, you ought to have somewhere you can go to access all our resources in one place--and under our plan, you will.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Minnesota legislature , Apr 19, 2023

$545M in Child Tax Credits to 215,000 families

Gov. Walz announced that new figures show the state's nation-leading Child Tax Credit has put over $545 million into the budgets of more than 215,000 Minnesota families this year. With the majority of 2023 individual income tax returns processed, the department reports that 437,000 eligible children [were claimed] for an average total credit of $1,244 per child.

"This year, we invested directly in the financial security and wellbeing of families across the state through our nation-leading Child Tax Credit," said Governor Walz. "I'm grateful that nearly 440,000 children have already benefited. Minnesota is setting an example for the nation of how to lift families up, cut child poverty, and build a brighter future for Minnesotans."

About Minnesota's Child Tax Credit: Taxpayers may qualify for a Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child, with no limit on the number of children claimed. This is a refundable credit, meaning they can receive a refund even if they do not owe tax.

Source: MN Governor press release 2024: "Child Tax Credits" , Jul 19, 2022

Place children at the center of government

Children unite us. They are our future, and the overall wellbeing of our state depends on the success of our youngest Minnesotans. To ensure Minnesota is a top place to live, our state needs to focus on preparing the next generation of Minnesotans to work and lead in a rapidly changing world.

Today race, zip code, and income are too often determinants of opportunity. Our systems have not led to equitable outcomes for our children--especially our children of color. For these reasons, I order that:

  1. Healthy beginnings (beginning with the prenatal period)
  2. Child care and education (beginning with early childhood)
  3. Mental health and well-being
  4. Housing stability for children, youth, and families
Source: Minnesota voting records: Executive Order 19-34 , Aug 7, 2019

Full marriage equality for same-sex couples

Q: Support gay marriage?

Jeff Johnson (R): No. But supports "contractual unions" for hospital visitation, inheritance or end-of-life decisions.

Tim Walz (D): Yes. Has campaigned for "full marriage equality" since 2005.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Minnesota Governor race , Oct 9, 2018

More funding & services for victims of domestic violence.

Walz co-sponsored Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act

Introduction by co-sponsor Sen. Kay Hagan (D,NC):
We have a serious responsibility to ensure that women and families are protected. The rates of violence and abuse in our country are astounding and totally unacceptable: domestic violence affects more than 12 million people each year. In my home state, 73 women and children are killed on average every year because of domestic violence.

Since 1994, the STOP Program has provided grants for services, training, officers, and prosecutors, and has transformed our criminal justice system and victim support services. And this bill includes the bipartisan SAFER Act, which helps fund audits of untested DNA evidence and reduces this backlog of rape kits. I ask you: What other victims in America have to identify the attacker before authorities will take action? None.Introduction by Sen. Chuck Grassley(R,IA):
I urge my Republican colleagues, as I will do, to support the motion to proceed. There has long been bipartisan support for the Violence Against Women Act. Too many women are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. There is overwhelming bipartisan support for 98% of what is contained in S. 47. [Since our negative vote last session], controversial provisions have been removed. The key stumbling block to enacting a bill at this time is the provision concerning Indian tribal courts. Negotiations are continuing, and compromises would allow the bill to pass with overwhelming bipartisan support. Introduction by Sen. Pat Leahy (D,VT):
Our bill will allow services to get to those in the LGBT community who have had trouble accessing services in the past. The rates of domestic and sexual violence in these communities are equal to or greater than those of the general population. We also have key improvements for immigrant victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Source: S.47/H.R.11 13-HR0011 on Jan 22, 2013

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2024 Republican Presidential Candidates:
Former Pres.Donald Trump (R nominee)
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance (VP nominee)
Ryan Binkley (R-TX)
Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND)
Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ)
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL)
Larry Elder (R-CA;withdrew)
Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC)
Rep. Will Hurd (R-FL;withdrew)
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-AR)
Perry Johnson (R-IL)
Mayor Steve Laffey (R-RI)
Former V.P.Mike Pence (R-IN;withdrew)
Vivek Ramaswamy (R-OH)
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)
Secy. Corey Stapleton (R-MT)
Mayor Francis Suarez (R-FL;withdrew)

2024 Democratic and 3rd-party primary candidates:
V.P.Kamala Harris (D nominee)
MN Gov Tim Walz (VP nominee)
Pres. Joe Biden (D-DE,retiring)
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (I-NY)
Chase Oliver (L-GA)
Rep.Dean Phillips (D-MN)
Jill Stein (Green)
Cornel West (Green Party)
Kanye West (Birthday Party)
Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
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