Neighbors,
We’re finishing our first full week of the 2021 Legislative Session, and in keeping with public health guidelines the majority of our official work this session will be done virtually, including taking our oath of office.
Though you’re still unable to observe the legislative process in person, we’ve increased the number of available livestreams on the House of Representatives webpage to ensure the public is able to watch all of our committee hearings and floor sessions, which you can access here.
The Latest on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Over 153,300 Minnesotans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, including more than 31,113 Hennepin County residents. As you may have heard or seen in the news, the vaccine is being administered in phases. Health care workers and long term care residents will be the first to receive it, followed by essential workers, those 65 or older, and those with underlying health conditions. If you’d like to stay updated throughout the vaccine distribution process, our state’s new Vaccine Data Dashboard is a great resource.
2021 DFL House Priorities
This week, my DFL colleagues and I in the Minnesota House unveiled our priority legislation for the House DFL Caucus this year, which is largely focused on getting our state through this pandemic and helping Minnesotans bounce back. These are trying times, but we get through them by protecting and investing in the resources that help Minnesotans who have been hurt the most by COVID-19. You can read more about our initial priorities here.