Minnesota Senate Week in Review: Week Six

Minnesota’s Response to COVID-19
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.

New measures adopted at Legislature in response to COVID-19

Responding to the impact of the coronavirus strain COVID-19 this past week became more urgent at both the state level and at the Minnesota Legislature. The latest >>

MN Legislature passes $200 million COVID-19 funding bill

The Legislature passed a bill appropriating $200 million in funding to support our state’s healthcare system this week, in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more >>

Sales tax deadline extended for businesses impacted by closure

Businesses such as bars, restaurants, and salons that were required to temporarily close under this week’s Executive Order will have an extra month to remit February’s sales tax collections. Read more >>

What is Social Distancing?

Governor closes schools until at least March 27

Gun violence prevention advocates find innovative ways to have their voices heard

State, federal income tax deadline remains April 15

Drivers’ License Renewal and REAL ID updates forthcoming due to COVID-19

Supporting disability services and long-term care providers impacted by COVID-19

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Insulin Bill: House vs Senate

Employment and economic development resources during COVID-19

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Housing support during COVID-19

Census Day is approaching

The United States Census will be counting every Minnesotan this year.

DFL prioritizes the conversion “therapy” ban for following session

Officially classified as a form of torture by the United Nations, conversion “therapy” is a practice that adheres to the misguided and false belief that sexual orientation is a mental illness that can be changed with “therapeutic” practices.

Metro Transit suspends overnight hours

Metro Transit announced this week it is suspending bus and light rail services between 11 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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.