Senate Week in Review: March 27, 2020

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Senate returns and passes COVID-19 relief package 
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.
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Governor delivers “Stay-at-Home Minnesota” executive order

Governor Walz announced a Stay-at-Home Executive Order this week directing Minnesotans to limit activity outside of their homes to essential needs, extending from Friday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. to Friday, April 10 at 5:00 p.m. More information >>

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Legislature returns to pass COVID-19 relief package

The Senate passed a relief package of $331.5 million to help families, businesses, and state agencies respond to the growing effects of COVID-19 on the state’s economy, as well as policy changes necessary to help provide economic security and safety for Minnesotans. . Learn more >>

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Worker and employer assistance amid COVID-19

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic industries across the state and world have been impacted. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is updating its website with resources being made available to workers and employers throughout the state. Read more >>

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Minnesota’s Stay at Home Order

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Bill passes to help students with grants, loans, and scholarships

 

 Minnesota’s great outdoors – what’s open, what’s not? Senate DFLers focus on lifting barriers for working during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Executive orders for business and workers put in session law Senate DFLers work to assist COVID-19 prevention in the Department of Corrections Income tax deadlines moved to July 15
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Statewide extension for drivers’ licenses

Metro Transit reduces services

 Schools to stay closed until May 2; distance learning to continue

Hourly school employees not covered by legislative action

 DFLers support and protect veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Legislature passes emergency childcare grants

Legislature passes funding for food security

Legislature passes homelessness and housing support package

Keeping calm amidst the chaos of COVID

MNsure Special Open Enrollment Begins

Protecting our most vulnerable from COVID-19

 Executive Orders signed by Governor Walz

Minnesota Department of Health situation update on COVID-19

Resources for Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Business groups support Gov. Walz stay-at-home initiative

How to help from home

Governor’s Revised Supplemental budget recommendations

Stay Home MN

Sweeping federal stimulus bill passes US Senate

Uptick of phishing attacks during COVID-19: don’t click the bait

Governor’s executive order protects renters and homeowners
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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.