Minnesota Senate DFL Week in Review: April 3, 2020

The fight for hourly school employees
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.

Hourly school workers deserve a paycheck

One of the most significant disruptions of COVID-19 has been in our schools, where classes can no longer meet in person. Students, teachers, support staff, and administrators have had to put a plan in place for continuing education for the next several weeks. The latest >>

Legislators advocate for first responders’ access to workers comp

Legislators sent a letter to Governor Walz asking him to use his executive authority to ensure first responders have access to workers compensation benefits in the event they contract COVID-19. Read more >>

Rental assistance being negotiated

Leading up to session last Thursday, DFLers were in negotiations with Republicans to provide Emergency Housing Assistance Grants. DFLers have reached out to Republicans in the hopes of providing urgent assistance to renters, homeowners, and rental property owners. Full update >>

Essential workers, thank you!

Federal education relief funds

No statewide tests for MN students this year

U of M Regents to discuss room and board reimbursements

Navigating the unemployment crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rural relief during the COVID crisis

State’s corrections system prepares for COVID-19

Minnesota sees spike in discrimination, hate crimes

Election reform during a pandemic

Driver and Vehicle Service offices close

Fishing opener still on for May 9

Utilities urged to extend consumer protections during this pandemic

Minnesota health plans to waive COVID-19-related expenses

Department of Administration working to procure PPE

Grants for childcare providers and those seeking care now available

The “Curve Chart” explained

Emergency economic assistance needed for low-income families

Supporting youth experiencing homeless during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 relief package signed into law

Legislature shifts to virtual meetings for committee business

Minnesota Department of Health situation update on COVID-19

State-level resources for Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Employment and economic development resources for businesses & workers

What will Minnesota receive from the Federal COVID-19 Package?

What the Stay-at-Home Order means for Minnesotans

Attorney general’s office hones in on price gouging

Avoiding scams during COVID-19

The Minnesota Senate DFL is committed to working together to build the state all Minnesotans deserve with high-quality education, affordable and accessible health care, and increasing support for working families. The values we share bring our communities together and serve as a guide for how we make our state work better for all of us, no matter what we look like or where we come from.