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April 2, 2020

Senate Republicans Call on Governor Walz to Implement Emergency Management Assistance Compact, Be Open to Healthcare Workers from Other States

(ST PAUL, MN) – As Minnesota gets ready for a surge in hospital patients due to COVID-19, one tool Gov. Walz has not yet activated is implementing the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which would allow…

April 1, 2020

Senator Housley calls on MDH to release long-term care facility statistics

On Wednesday evening, the Star Tribune reported that officials with the Minnesota Department of Health will not disclose the names or locations of long-term care facilities where residents or staff have tested positive for COVID-19. In response, Senator…

April 1, 2020

Westrom: COVID-19 should not cause someone to lose their home

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Torrey Westrom (R- Elbow Lake) released the following statement today to assure those struggling to pay rent due to COVID illness, job loss, or reduced income, that the Senate is…

April 1, 2020

Senate Republicans Call on Governor Walz to Implement Emergency Management Assistance Compact, Be Open to Healthcare Workers from Other States

(ST PAUL, MN) – As Minnesota gets ready for a surge in hospital patients due to COVID-19, one tool Gov. Walz has not yet activated is implementing the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which would allow…

April 1, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, As everything continues to change, I will continue to keep you informed of new and updated resources. I have received more questions and requests from you since yesterday and wanted to share…

April 1, 2020

Senator Howe working to protect Minnesota’s healthcare workers and first responders

Several bills have been proposed in both the Minnesota House and Senate to modify worker’s compensation benefits for Healthcare workers and first responders but were never voted on as there was no agreement. Over the…

April 1, 2020

Update from Senator Bill Weber: coronavirus emergency response

Dear neighbors: I hope this message finds you healthy and safe! We are in the midst of the “stay-at-home” order issued by Governor Walz in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic. While most businesses…

April 1, 2020

Senator Benson, Senate Republicans announce COVID-19 Response Working Group to address COVID-19 related bills and requests

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Today Senate Republicans announced the formation of a COVID-19 Response Working Group. The working group’s purpose is to review and discuss the state’s response to COVID-19, and to vet requests by…

April 1, 2020

Senator Abeler Legislative Update

3/31/20 Dear Neighbors and Friends, On Thursday April 2, 2020 Sen. John Hoffman and I will be hosting a tele-townhall to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on Minnesota’s disability services. Our discussion will begin…

April 1, 2020

Senate Republicans Call on Governor Walz to Implement Emergency Management Assistance Compact, Be Open to Healthcare Workers from Other States

(ST PAUL, MN) – As Minnesota gets ready for a surge in hospital patients due to COVID-19, one tool Gov. Walz has not yet activated is implementing the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which would allow…

April 1, 2020

Senate Republicans Call on Governor Walz to Implement Emergency Management Assistance Compact, Be Open to Healthcare Workers from Other States

As Minnesota gets ready for a surge in hospital patients due to the COVID-19 virus, one tool Gov. Walz has not yet activated is implementing the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which would allow nurses and…

March 31, 2020

Senate Republicans announce COVID-19 Response Working Group to address COVID-19 related bills and requests

Today Senate Republicans announced the formation of a COVID-19 Response Working Group. The working group’s purpose is to review and discuss the state’s response to COVID-19, and to vet requests by the Governor and proposals…

March 31, 2020

Nelson: Federal CARES Act for COVID-19 aid has a dangerous oversight that must be addressed

It appears as though the CARES Act recently passed by the United States Congress has a dangerous omission that could be devastating to certain small businesses, Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) explained today. The bill includes…

March 31, 2020

Coronavirus-Related Resources

As we all adjust to the stay-at-home order through April 10, it’s important to have all the resources possible to make our lives easier. The team at the MN Senate assembled some critical information, helpful…

March 31, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, Everything seems to be in flux right now. Schools, jobs, day-to-day life – it’s all changing. I have received questions from many of you and I appreciate you reaching out because it…

March 30, 2020

Minnesota Senate unanimously approves third emergency coronavirus relief package

On March 26, 2020, the Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a sweeping $330 million emergency coronavirus relief package, the third in a series of bills aimed at protecting Minnesotans and securing critical programs throughout the ongoing…

March 30, 2020

Senator Goggin’s Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, As we continue to navigate these trying times together, I wanted to be sure to provide you with up-to-date information for our students, parents and teachers. Please do not hesitate to reach…

March 30, 2020

Senator Abeler’s Legislative Update

Dear Neighbors and Friends, As we find ourselves in these trying times, I am writing to update you on the recent developments in response to the Coronavirus from the Capitol. If you need any assistance…

March 30, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Minnesota Senate approve third emergency coronavirus relief package

Today, the Minnesota Legislature passed an emergency funding package to assist with the state’s coronavirus outbreak response efforts. The legislation, which is the third aid package approved by the legislature, passed with bipartisan support. The…

March 30, 2020

Senator Utke Legislative Update

Greetings, Senate District 2! This week I’m writing to you with plenty of COVID-19 updates and information. Since Tuesday, Governor Walz has issued three additional Executive Orders, most notably, the Stay at Home order that…