{"id":590342,"date":"2026-04-22T17:10:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=590342"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:10:37","slug":"walz-takes-fire-for-law-allowing-happy-hour-in-nursing-homes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=590342","title":{"rendered":"Walz takes fire for law allowing happy hour in nursing homes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz\u2019s (D) effort to advance specific \u201ceveryday freedoms\u201d for nursing homes prompted reminders about a legacy of alleged fraud and skewed priorities.<\/p>\n

The failed 2024 Democrat vice presidential nominee may have been blocked from the White House and dropped his own re-election campaign due to rampant fraud in his state, but the political machine rolled on. In addition to launching the Small Town PAC, Walz signed an omnibus liquor bill seen by many as the latest risk imposed on seniors \u2014 this time via happy hour.<\/p>\n

\u201cLiving in a nursing home shouldn\u2019t mean giving up everyday freedoms. I just signed a bill allowing seniors living in nursing homes to consume alcohol \u2014 so that everyone can enjoy happy hour!\u201d said Walz on X after signing the so-called Grandparents\u2019 Happy Hour law into place on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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Living in a nursing home shouldn\u2019t mean giving up everyday freedoms.<\/p>\n

I just signed a bill allowing seniors living in nursing homes to consume alcohol \u2013 so that everyone can enjoy happy hour!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Included in the legislation that updated the state\u2019s liquor laws to allow certain cities to issue licenses while easing restrictions in additional facilities like the University of Minnesota, is permission for nursing homes and assisted living facilities to serve alcohol without the need for a liquor license.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis bipartisan bill increases independence and safety under clear regulations, while ensuring residents are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve\u2013including the ability to get together for happy hour,\u201d said<\/a> the governor in a press release.<\/p>\n

As previously reported, Minnesota nursing home residents had spoken out in favor of the legislation, including Amira Choice resident Anita LeBrum, who testified before the state House and Senate, \u201cMy friends and I love happy hour just like many of you do, I am sure.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJust because we are older and live in assisted living doesn\u2019t mean that we should have fewer freedoms than anyone else \u2026\u201d she argued. \u201cAllowing our facility to coordinate this happy hour affords us and our families the peace of mind that we can enjoy life, but not be out slipping on the ice to stop and get our box of wine.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Minnesota seniors fight for their legal right to happy hour https:\/\/t.co\/SE4ElT7vWX<\/a> via @BIZPACReview<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BPR based (@DumpstrFireNews) March 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Of course, while some celebrated how seniors living in care facilities would have greater access to imbibe, others couldn\u2019t help but see the risk to a heavily medicated and ill population, while deeming the bill a distraction from the scandal-embroiled administration.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey Tim remember this during your COVID Lockdowns? Minnesota had one of the highest [Long-Term Care] deaths in the nation during COVID,\u201d wrote one user sharing data from May 2020 that showed over 80% of deaths were in nursing homes. \u201cGovernor Walz\u2019s administration hired a public relations firm to try and blame the high number on youth sports.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hey Tim remember this during your COVID Lockdowns?<\/p>\n

Minnesota had one of the highest LTC deaths in the nation during COVID. Governor Walz\u2019s administration hired a public relations firm to try and blame the high numbers on youth sports.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the FOIA-obtained email: pic.twitter.com\/wmWd5WVkfy<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sue Ellen (@EstergrenSue) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

At the same time, Walz became notorious for tamping down on liberties, joining other states in putting access to alcohol<\/a> as a priority over the exercise of religious freedom before later backing down<\/a>. Meanwhile, as investigations appeared to only scratch the surface of rampant fraud in his state, the governor\u2019s idea of accountability found him vowing<\/a> not to resign, but to simply \u201cnever run for an elected office again.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Are you retarded? These residents are some of the most medicated people in society\u2014blood thinners, opioids, benzos, antidepressants, heart meds. Alcohol + polypharmacy = falls, bleeding, confusion, respiratory depression, ER trips. This isn\u2019t compassion. It\u2019s reckless malpractice\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 NYC Scoop (@NY_Scoop) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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How about you just stop letting fraudsters STEAL MONEY meant for nursing home patients?<\/p>\n

Could you start there?!!!!!!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Trust me, I worked in nursing homes before becoming an RN. This is the last thing many aging people need. Any gerontologist will confirm poly pharma, aging and alcohol are a disaster waiting to happen. We are supposed to do \u201cfall prevention\u201d and watch out for drug\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Puppy Love (@PuppyLo13622926) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Everyday? My god you are a clown. Is this so you can steal their votes?<\/p>\n

\u2014 Toothfairy (@DesertRdh) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Remember when you wouldn\u2019t even allow folks in nursing homes to have family over to visit? Now you want to let them get hammered? You\u2019re a fcking buffoon Timmy.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jeremy Crusher (@jeremycrusher) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Amazing accomplishment\u2026 No I mean that. Must have been a long haul and difficult task given all the daycare, and other \u2018care\u2019 fraud haunting your administration.<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s all those pesky federal agents mucking up your own version of Gotham City.<\/p>\n

\u2014 ENOCH (@tem_salitoul) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I remember when you forced Nursing homes to accept INFECTED Covid patients.<\/p>\n

Your strategy to kill off Minnesota\u2019s unproductive, elderly citizens.<\/p>\n

CCP Tim Walz is evil \u2013 This is who the Minnesota DFL is. pic.twitter.com\/js2nODVonJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 MrCassidy99 (@MrCassidy99) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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