Walz made Minnesota a ‘trans refuge’, championing gender affirming care

Yes, it’s true. Governor Tim Walz declared Minnesota a ‘refuge’ for transgender individuals seeking gender-affirming care. This came in response to laws passed in other states that restrict or prohibit access to such care for transgender youth. Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan affirmatively stated that they wouldn’t allow these restrictions in Minnesota and encouraged healthcare providers to offer the care that individuals need to live authentically. In addition, they assured that state-funded healthcare programs would cover gender-affirming treatments.