(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-11 allowing DHS to continue necessary care programs:

“Minnesotans who depend on federal and state assistance can rest assured they will be cared for during the COVID pandemic. Continuity of care and support is especially important for many who are in vulnerable and high-risk situations. I appreciate the ability of the state and the federal government to work together in unprecedented and uncertain times.”

Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-12 allowing DHS to continue necessary care services:

“Today’s executive order is a great example of everyone working together to solve what could have been a huge problem with real human costs. Now we can be sure that essential services will continue and people will be kept safe and well-served, even in these tough times.”