Governor Tim Walz and Dr. Scott Jensen debate question recap

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – KTTC hosted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his Republican challenger Scott Jensen as they go head-to-head in a televised debate Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

QUESTION- Many of our viewers have reached out about the ongoing opioid crisis affecting communities big and small.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health-- nearly 1,300 people in this state died last year from an overdose -- up 20% from 2020. Now rainbow fentanyl pills, looking like candy, have reached Minnesota. Authorities first finding the brightly colored pills, which could appeal to kids, in Mankato last month.

As governor – what specifically would you do to address this ongoing crisis and save lives?

QUESTION- A federal report shows math and reading scores dropped significantly in the first two years of the pandemic.

ACT scores are the lowest they’ve been in 30 years. What will you do as governor to direct the state’s resources and help Minnesota’s children succeed in school?

QUESTION: Here in Minnesota, abortion is still protected under the state constitution -- Roe Vs Gomez. What would you do to change abortion law?

QUESTION: According to the Minnesota department of health -- nearly 13-hundred people in this state died last year from an overdose -- up 20 percent from 20-20.

Now rainbow fentanyl pills, looking like candy, have reached Minnesota.

Authorities first finding the brightly colored pills, which could appeal to kids, in Mankato last month.

As Governor – what specifically would you do to address this ongoing crisis and save lives?

Question: Minnesota is surrounded by states that have legalized sports gambling. But some of them have not legalized it on mobile platforms. Will you push for legalized sports gambling and the ability to bet via mobile devices?

A federal report shows math and reading scores dropped significantly in the first two years of the pandemic.

ACT scores are the lowest they’ve been in 30 years.

what will you do as governor to direct the state’s resources and help Minnesota’s children succeed in school?

What can you do as governor to make sure parents and students are confident school is a safe place to be?

How do you balance the need to lower green house gas emissions and keep freedom of choice for consumers?

Closing Statements

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