Senate DFL Week in Review: April 24, 2020

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Secure elections during COVID-19
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.
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We must keep our elections secure

The Senate DFL Caucus held a virtual press conference this week to highlight the need to protect the integrity of Minnesota’s elections and the safety of Minnesota’s voters. Read more >>

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Minnesota soon could have highest COVID-19 testing capacity in nation

This week, state leaders announced a partnership between two entities that have been developing tests – Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota – that will provide testing capacity to health systems across the state. Read more >>

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COVID-19 impact exposes increased racial inequality in Minnesota

The deeply embedded racial inequalities that have historically and continue to undermine and oppress people of color are reflected in all aspects of society; the health care and economic response to COVID-19 is no exception. Read more >>

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Executive order allows more businesses to reopen

Governor Walz signed a new executive order on Thursday to begin reopening businesses that are focused on non-customer-facing businesses. This new order will mainly affect manufacturing, industrial, and office settings. Read more >>

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New podcast is out!

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Criminal justice stakeholders ask for COVID-19 mitigation efforts Governor Walz reopens some outdoor recreations activities

Minnesota celebrates 50th anniversary of Earth Day

 Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program can help newly unemployed
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Pork plant outbreak triggers another factory-wide closure

Funding for COVID-19 impacted businesses moving through MN Senate

 Minnesota schools closed for the rest of year, distance learning to continue

Education committee hears non- COVID bills; ignores school budget and employee pay bills

U of M freezes tuition rates for 20-21 school year, MinnState projects revenue losses and freezes administrator pay

 Drug Pricing Transparency Bill passes with no teeth

State awards first emergency childcare grants

Senate DFLers look at options to support disability service providers and direct care workers

Emergency food aid to help 250,000 Minnesotans

Resources available for Minnesotans struggling with mental health
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Resorts, campgrounds were never closed under the Stay-at-Home order, says Walz administration

Minnesota and six other states form agreement on the approach to reopen their economies

Current housing crisis highlights need for more extensive rent and mortgage moratorium

Statewide homemade mask drive

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