(St. Paul) – The Minnesota Senate last week passed its first bill of the 2020 legislative session, a $30 million appropriation for the state’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The bill, authored by Senate President Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and co-authored by Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing), allows the state to provide quick assistance to help local communities recover from spring flooding, severe thunderstorms or windstorms, tornados, or other natural disasters, without the need for a special legislative session.

“When disaster strikes, we will be prepared to support our fellow Minnesotans,” said Senator Goggin. “Communities in our district know all too well the devastation flooding can bring about, so I am thankful we are taking care of this now.”