Senator Jensen warns against unintended consequences

In the fight against COVID-19, Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) issued a statement emphasizing the potential adverse consequences of extreme efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus. “We must protect our seniors, those with significant…

Senator Benson Urges Healthcare Providers to Apply for Emergency Funding

(St. Paul, MN) – Applications for COVID-19 Short-Term Emergency grants are now available to healthcare facilities across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) expects to review requests as early as March 26th to support healthcare facilities amid the…
Sen. Eric Pratt

Senator Pratt commends Small Businesses Emergency Loan program

Senator Eric Pratt (R- Prior Lake) commended the state’s decision to provide loans to small businesses affected by COVID-19 mitigation closings. Executive Order 20-15 establishes the Small Business Emergency Loan program through the Department of Employment and Economic…

Senator Anderson Capitol Highlights

Dear Friends, Issues surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic remain foremost in the minds of lawmakers. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will act swiftly as necessary to support our health care systems and Minnesotans …

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update on COVID-19

Friends and Neighbors, It’s been a tough week for Minnesotans and while the Legislature made the difficult decision to suspend floor session and committee activity I am still working to get you the information you…

Senator Kiffmeyer supports DHS adjustments during COVID

Today the Governor issued an Executive Order, 20-11, giving the Commissioner of DHS authority to continue necessary care programs despite requirements made for the general public in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham…

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…