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March 20, 2020

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…

March 20, 2020

Sen. Rich Draheim’s 3/20 Column: How you can help fight COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic seemed so far away just weeks ago, but now our nation is nearly one week into a national emergency declared by President Donald Trump in response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. At the…

March 19, 2020

Statement from Benson praising health care cooperation to address COVID response needs

(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-09 postponing elective medical procedures: “The COVID situation is rapidly changing and we appreciate the…

March 18, 2020

Senator Goggin, Senate Agriculture Committee Pushes for Passage of African Swine Fever Test Funding

On March 16th, Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) held a hearing on research funding for the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance Committee. The bill, Senate File 3057,…

March 18, 2020

CORONAVIRUS LATEST NEWS — resources for people impacted by coronavirus

Coronavirus information and resources – UPDATED May 14 Gov. Walz has extended is LIFTING the stay-at-home order effective May 18 and replacing it with a Stay Safe Minnesota order. These are the indicators the…

March 18, 2020

Sen. Miller: Speedy unemployment benefits available to workers impacted by coronavirus

Minnesota workers whose places of employment have been temporarily closed due to the coronavirus are eligible for expedited unemployment benefits, without many of the job-search requirements that have been in place in the past, according…

March 18, 2020

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

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) 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 (coronavirus) Executive Order. “The…

March 17, 2020

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…

March 17, 2020

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…

March 17, 2020

Senator Westrom, Senate Agriculture Committee Pushes for Passage of African Swine Fever Test Funding

(ST. PAUL, MN) – On March 16th, Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) held a hearing on research funding for the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committee. The bill,…

March 17, 2020

Senator Goggin, Senate Republicans fund COVID-19 preparations

March 17, 2020

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…

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…