Statement from Benson, Abeler on DHS adjustments during COVID

(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…
Senator John Jasinski

State resources are available to help with coronavirus

By: Senator John Jasinski The coronavirus has completely taken over our lives in a way that we never expected only weeks ago. The Legislature took the difficult and unusual step of temporarily suspending floor sessions…
Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud)

Statement from Senator Relph regarding coronavirus precautions

Today, Senator Jerry Relph (R-St. Cloud) issued the following statement regarding changes to Senate operations due to the coronavirus: “As we confront an unprecedented public health emergency, my constituents should know their government is functioning…

Senator Anderson, Senate Republicans fund COVID-19 preparations

Senate Republicans passed $200 million to fund the state healthcare system’s needs for hospitals, eldercare facilities, EMS, clinics, and pharmacies responding to COVID-19 cases. Representatives from key areas weighed in and national recommendations were considered…
senator mike goggin

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans fund COVID-19 preparations

Senate Republicans passed $200 million to fund the state healthcare system’s needs for hospitals, eldercare facilities, EMS, clinics, and pharmacies responding to COVID-19 cases. Representatives from key areas weighed in and national recommendations were considered…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senate approves additional coronavirus funding for hospitals

Legislative leaders worked together on Monday, March 16, to determine funding to sufficiently prepare hospitals to care for Minnesotans during this unprecedented time. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee, along with legislative leaders, worked…

Senator Utke on Additional Coronavirus Funding and Executive Orders

(St. Paul, MN) – Early Tuesday morning the Minnesota Senate passed additional emergency funding of $200 million for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19.  The Coronavirus…
Jasinski Koran

Senator Koran Responds to Additional Coronavirus Funding

Senate extends scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID-19 (St. Paul) –On Monday night, the Minnesota Senate passed a large additional emergency funding of $200 million for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals…