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March 17, 2020

Senate extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID-19 spread

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Senate majority reached an agreement with leaders in the legislature to extend the regularly scheduled legislative Spring break for an additional three weeks to contribute to efforts to flatten the…

March 17, 2020

Senate approves additional coronavirus funding and extends Easter Recess

Senators Jensen and Gazelka create video to inform the public Legislative leaders provided funding that will sufficiently prepare hospitals to care for Minnesotans during this unprecedented epidemic of coronavirus. The Senate has already passed emergency funding…

March 17, 2020

Senator Benson, Senate Republicans support healthcare professionals’ COVID-19 preparations

ST. PAUL, MN) – 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 and with national…

March 17, 2020

Statement from Senator Newman regarding bar and restaurant closures

On Monday, Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order closing all bars, restaurants, and other establishments for an indefinite period due to the coronavirus outbreak. In response, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate…

March 17, 2020

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…

March 17, 2020

Senate Republicans support healthcare professionals COVID-19 preparations

(ST. PAUL, MN) – 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 and national recommendations…

March 17, 2020

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…

March 17, 2020

Senate approves additional coronavirus funding

Legislative leaders worked together today 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 quickly to pass…

March 17, 2020

Senate approves additional emergency coronavirus funding; extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID spread

The Minnesota Senate on Monday night 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 COVID-19 coronavirus. “We passed…

March 17, 2020

Senate approves additional emergency coronavirus funding; temporarily suspends legislative activities

The Minnesota Senate on Monday night 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 COVID-19 coronavirus. “This second phase of emergency coronavirus…

March 17, 2020

Senate approves additional emergency coronavirus funding; extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID spread

The Minnesota Senate on Monday night 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 COVID-19 coronavirus. “We are…

March 17, 2020

Senator Nelson votes for additional emergency coronavirus funding

On Monday night, the Minnesota Senate passed the second phase of their coronavirus response, which included additional emergency funding of $200 million for hospitals, nursing home, and other medical professionals to help flatten the curve…

March 17, 2020

Rosen: Senate approves bill to secure funding for the final phase of Highway 14 expansion

In one of its final acts before taking a month-long pause in response to the COVID-19 spread, the Minnesota Senate tonight approved legislation that would pave the way for the state to complete the Highway…

March 17, 2020

Jasinski: Senate approves bill to secure funding for the final phase of Highway 14 expansion

(St. Paul) – In one of its final acts before taking a month-long pause in response to the COVID-19 spread, the Minnesota Senate tonight approved legislation that would pave the way for the state to…

March 17, 2020

Senator Ruud statement on Governor Walz’s decision to close Minnesota businesses

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) today issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s decision to close down many Minnesota businesses, including bars and restaurants, as part of his COVID-19 response. “I am glad…

March 16, 2020

Senator Rarick Responds to Bar/Restaurant Closure

(St. Paul, MN) – In a press conference Monday, Governor Walz announced the closure of bars and restaurants, starting March 17 and ending on March 27th. The end date for this period will be open…

March 16, 2020

Senator Mathews Responds to Bar/Restaurant Closure

In a press conference Monday, Governor Walz announced the closure of bars and restaurants, limited to only carryout and drive thru, starting March 17 through March 27. At that time, it will be re-evaluated. Senator…

March 16, 2020

Senator Chamberlain statement on Gov. Walz’s decision to close down Minnesota businesses

State Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today issued the following statement in response to the governor’s decision to close down most Minnesota businesses, including bars and restaurants, as part of his COVID-19 response. “I am…

March 16, 2020

Senator Jasinski statement on Gov. Walz’s decision to close down Minnesota businesses

State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement in response to the governor’s decision to close down most Minnesota businesses, including bars and restaurants, as part of his COVID-19 response. “I am glad…

March 16, 2020

MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE APPROVES ADDITIONAL CORONAVIRUS FUNDING

Extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID spread St. Paul – On Monday, the Minnesota Senate will pass additional emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front…