Walz: No special session if Malcolm’s job is at risk

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he is rethinking plans to call a special legislative session next month, after a senior Senate Republican told a Capitol rally that he's ready to oust the state's health commissioner. The special session had been planned to approve special bonus pay for essential pandemic workers.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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