Senator Andrew Lang

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…

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…
Senator Scott Newman

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,…
senator michelle benson

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…
Senator Bill Weber

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…

Senator Jensen’s update on COVID-19

On Monday, March 9th, the Minnesota Legislature unanimously passed a bill to provide emergency funding to be used to combat COVID-19 in Minnesota. Governor Walz signed it into law the following day.   The emergency…