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June 16, 2020

Special Session Update from Senator Kiffmeyer

Friends and Neighbors, The last few weeks have been a challenging time for our nation, our state, and our communities. As we continue to handle the effects of COVID-19 and carefully consider law enforcement reform,…

June 16, 2020

Senator Jensen, Minnesota Senate guarantees fair distribution of federal COVID assistance

Today the Minnesota Senate approved legislation for the distribution $2 billion of federal COVID-19 assistance funds intended to help health professionals, assist businesses, and aid local governments recovering from the economic impact of COVID-19. That money went…

June 16, 2020

Senator Rosen and Minnesota Senate approve compromise bill to guarantee fair distribution of federal COVID assistance

The Minnesota Senate today approved compromise legislation creating a formula to fairly distribute the share federal COVID-19 assistance that can be used to help local governments. Gov. Tim Walz currently has the sole authority over…

June 16, 2020

Senator Anderson, Minnesota Senate guarantees fair distribution of federal COVID assistance

The Minnesota Senate today approved legislation creating a formula to fairly distribute the share of federal COVID-19 assistance that can be used to help local governments. Governor Tim Walz currently has the sole authority over the federal…

June 16, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer, Minnesota Senate guarantees fair distribution of federal COVID assistance

The Minnesota Senate today approved compromise legislation creating a formula to fairly distribute the share of federal COVID-19 assistance that can be used to help local governments. Governor Tim Walz currently has the sole authority over the…

June 16, 2020

Senator Ruud, Minnesota Senate guarantee fair distribution of federal COVID assistance

Today the Minnesota Senate approved legislation for the distribution $2 billion of federal COVID-19 assistance funds intended to help health professionals, assist businesses, and aid local governments recovering from the economic impact of COVID-19. That money went…

June 16, 2020

Senator Nelson and Minnesota Senate approve compromise bill to guarantee fair distribution of federal COVID assistance

Today the Minnesota Senate approved compromise legislation that would distribute federal COVID assistance to local governments fairly and equitably. Minnesota received more than $2 billion from the federal government to help local governments, health professionals,…

June 16, 2020

Senator Jasinski and Minnesota Senate approve compromise bill to guarantee fair distribution of federal COVID assistance

The Minnesota Senate today approved compromise legislation creating a formula to fairly distribute the share federal COVID-19 assistance that can be used to help local governments. Gov. Tim Walz currently has the sole authority over…

June 16, 2020

Senator Relph issues statement regarding second night of St. Cloud protests

Late Monday evening, unrest broke out in St. Cloud for the second consecutive night. In response, Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement: “I was extremely disheartened to hear of a second night…

June 16, 2020

Senator Koran, Minnesota Senate approves compromise bill to guarantee fair distribution of federal COVID assistance

(St. Paul) – Today, the Minnesota Senate approved compromise legislation that creates a formula to fairly distribute federal COVID-19 assistance for local government’s recovery efforts. Gov. Tim Walz currently has the sole authority over the federal coronavirus aid,…

June 16, 2020

Senator Miller, Minnesota Senate approve bill to support small businesses in crisis

On the first day of the 2020 special session last Friday, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation to appropriate over $60 million for small businesses who are in crisis due to the stay at home orders and…

June 16, 2020

Governor’s Emergency Powers Inhibit Rural Communities

Governor Walz is holding on to his powers to run the state of Minnesota by himself, even though the emergency portion of the pandemic has ended. We still need to be safe in our activities,…

June 15, 2020

Senator Chamberlain: Special Session update from St. Paul

June 15, 2020 Dear Friends, I hope you are healthy and at home. The legislature was called into special session on Friday June 12 by the governor. The purpose of this session is to continue…

June 15, 2020

Jasinski: In support of Dodge, Rice, Steele, and Waseca County law enforcement

Friends and neighbors – The last few weeks have been challenging for our nation, our state, and hundreds of small communities spread across Minnesota. Law enforcement officers, especially in large cities, have come under heavy…

June 15, 2020

Senator Relph issues statement on Monday morning protests in St. Cloud

In response to action by the St. Cloud Police Department early Monday morning, Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement: “Early Monday morning, the St. Cloud Police Department responded to a report of an individual…

June 15, 2020

Senator Housley responds to MDH guidance for long-term care window visits

On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released guidance for window visits at long-term care facilities. In response, Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point), chair of the Senate Family Care and Aging Committee, issued the following…

June 15, 2020

Senator Benson Votes to End Walz’s Peacetime Emergency

(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Senate produced a bipartisan vote to end Governor Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID pandemic on Friday. If the House of Representatives agrees, it would end the…

June 15, 2020

Senator Rarick, Senate Votes to End Walz’s Peacetime Emergency

(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Senate voted on Friday to end Governor Walz’s peacetime emergency powers relative to the COVID pandemic. If the House agrees, it would end the state’s longest peacetime emergency in…

June 15, 2020

Senator Koran Renews Charitable Gaming Bill in Special Session

(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill on Monday to provide relief to American Legions, veteran charitable gambling operations, and other congressionally chartered organizations which are suffering from financial pressures under…

June 15, 2020

Senator Rosen and Minnesota Senate approve bill to support small businesses in crisis

On the first day of the 2020 special session, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation to appropriate over $60 million for small businesses who are in crisis due to the stay at home orders and the coronavirus…