Secure elections during COVID-19
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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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