New Laws Effective July 1, 2020
Courtesy of House Public Information Services. New Laws Effective July 1, 2020 The following is a list of select new laws passed during the 2020 regular legislative session that take effect July 1, 2020. The…
Senator Nelson applauds release of COVID aid to local governments
Last week, Governor Tim Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to in the…
Senator Ruud Recognized for Her Dedication to Companion Animals
The Animal Humane Society presented Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) with the 2020 Animal Advocate Award, recognizing her dedication to the welfare of companion animals. This year, Senator Ruud authored Senate File 3481, the Companion…
Senator Draheim praises the release of COVID CARES for local communities
(St. Paul, MN) On Friday, Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution follows the approved compromise legislation passed by Senate and House during the recent…
Senator Ingebrigtsen applauds the release of COVID CARES for Minnesota communities
On Friday, Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution follows the approved compromise legislation passed by Senate and House during the recent special session. Senator…
Senator Howe applauds Walz’s release of COVID CARES following proposed legislative solution
On Friday, Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution follows the approved compromise legislation passed by Senate and House during the recent special session. Senator…
Senator Housley calls on MDH to provide better direction on visitation in long-term care
Last week, the Minnesota Department of Health posted guidance for outdoor visitation at long-term care facilities—but many facilities have still not yet released plans or guidelines for allowing residents to receive visitors. In response, Senator Karin Housley…
Senator Ruud: I am glad that our district will soon have access to COVID relief
Today Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to in the special session.…
Senator Relph ‘pleased’ to see COVID-19 relief aid distributed to local governments
SAINT PAUL, MN – This week, Governor Tim Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES Act funding to local governments. The move comes after the Minnesota Senate overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation…
Senator Benson praises the release of COVID CARES act funding to local entities
(St. Paul) – Today Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to in…
Senator Mathews approves of release of COVID CARES act funding to local governments: “It’s long overdue”
(St. Paul) – Thursday, Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to in…
Senator Anderson: CARES funding needed to help communities recover from the pandemic
Today Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to in the special session.…
Senator Kiffmeyer: CARES funding will provide support to overcome the impacts of COVID
Today Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to in the special session.…
Senator Goggin: CARES funds will bring relief to district
Today Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to in the special…
Senator Koran “pleased” with the release of COVID CARES act funding to Senate District 32
(St. Paul) – Today Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to…
Senator Utke supports surprise release of COVID CARES act funding to local governments
(St. Paul) – Today Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to in…
Senator Rarick happy with the release of COVID CARES act funding to local governments
(St. Paul) – St. Paul) – Today Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House…
Senator Rosen applauds the release of COVID CARES act funding to local entities
(St. Paul) – Today Governor Walz announced he would distribute the full $841 million in federal CARES funding to local entities. The distribution is according to the approved compromise legislation the Senate and House agreed to in…
Sen. Howe: Special Session: An Abandoned Agreement
The Senate adjourned from the special session early last Saturday morning. A week of negotiations on how best to spend federal CARES dollars, assemble a bonding bill, and pass police accountability ultimately broke down over…
Senator Rarick Comments on the End of Special Session: “The Senate did their work”
The Senate adjourned from the special session early last Saturday morning. A week of negotiations on how best to spend federal CARES dollars, assemble a bonding bill, and pass police accountability ultimately broke down over…