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March 16, 2020

Senator Rarick Responds to Additional Coronavirus Funding

Senate extends scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID-19 spread (St. Paul) –On Monday night, the Minnesota Senate will pass a large additional emergency funding bill for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals…

March 16, 2020

Senator Westrom Responds to Additional Coronavirus Funding

Senate extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID-19 spread (St. Paul) –On Monday night, the Minnesota Senate will pass a large additional emergency funding bill for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical…

March 16, 2020

Statement from Senator Lang regarding coronavirus precautions

Today, Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) issued the following statement regarding changes to Senate operations due to the coronavirus: “As the state and nation confront this public health emergency, we will be taking action on several…

March 16, 2020

Senator Osmek, Senate approve additional emergency coronavirus funding; enter recess to protect public from COVID spread

On Monday night the Minnesota Senate passed additional emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Ensuring the health and safety…

March 16, 2020

Senator Johnson, Senate approve additional coronavirus funding

On Monday night the Minnesota Senate passed additional emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Today, the Senate passed additional…

March 16, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen, Senate approve additional emergency coronavirus funding; enter recess to protect public from COVID spread

On Monday night the Minnesota Senate passed additional emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Minnesotans must continue to treat…

March 16, 2020

Senator Howe, Senate approve additional emergency coronavirus funding; enter recess to protect public from COVID spread

On Monday night the Minnesota Senate passed additional emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. I “Protecting the safety and…

March 16, 2020

Senator Hall, Senate approve additional emergency coronavirus funding; enter recess to protect public from COVID spread

On Monday night the Minnesota Senate passed additional emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “The safety and health of…

March 16, 2020

Senator Eichorn, Senate approve additional emergency coronavirus funding; enter recess to protect public from COVID spread

On Monday night the Minnesota Senate passed additional emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Today, the Senate passed additional…

March 16, 2020

Senator Draheim, Senate approve additional emergency coronavirus funding; enter recess to protect public from COVID spread

The Minnesota Senate on Monday night passed additional emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Today, Minnesota took additional proactive…

March 16, 2020

Update from Senator Newman regarding coronavirus precautions

Today, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), chair of the Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, issued the following statement regarding changes to Senate operations due to the coronavirus: “As we confront this unprecedented public health emergency,…

March 16, 2020

Senator Nelson supports Gov. Walz’s decision to temporarily close MN schools to combat COVID-19 spread

Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday announced his decision to close all Minnesota schools for eight days to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) issued the following…

March 16, 2020

Senate approves additional coronavirus funding; extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID spread

Legislative leaders are working together today to determine funding that will sufficiently prepare hospitals to care for Minnesotans during this unprecedented time. On the advice of experts, legislators will pass the supplementary support off the floor…

March 16, 2020

Senate Approves Additional Coronavirus Funding

Extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID spread (St. Paul) –On Monday night, the Minnesota Senate will pass additional emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front…

March 16, 2020

Statement from Senator Pratt regarding coronavirus precautions

Today, Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake), chair of the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee, issued the following statement regarding the changes to Senate operations due to the coronavirus: “We are in…

March 16, 2020

Senate approves additional coronavirus funding; extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID spread

Legislative leaders are working together today to determine funding that will sufficiently prepare hospitals to care for Minnesotans during this unprecedented time. On the advice of experts, legislators will pass the supplementary support off the floor…

March 16, 2020

Senate extends previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID 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 16, 2020

Jasinski: Senate to approve additional emergency coronavirus funding; will extend previously scheduled Easter Recess to protect public from COVID spread

The Minnesota Senate on Monday night will pass a new round of emergency funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical professionals on the front lines to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Last week’s…

March 16, 2020

Senate Alters Daily Schedule; Expected To Approve Additional Coronavirus Funding

Legislative leaders are working together today to determine funding that will sufficiently prepare hospitals to care for Minnesotans during this unprecedented time. On the advice of experts, legislators are expected to pass the supplementary support…

March 16, 2020

Statement from Senator Weber regarding coronavirus precautions

Today, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne), chair of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy Committee, issued the following statement regarding the changes to Senate operations due to the coronavirus: “We are in the midst…