SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed its Labor, Industry, Workforce, and Business Development budget. The bill helps families, workers, and small businesses emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic, and includes critical investments and protections for Minnesotans’ economic security, like Earned Sick & Safe Time and Paid Family & Medical Leave. The bill passed on a vote of 69-64.
“Minnesota workers are the backbone of our state’s economy, but over the past year, they’ve faced extraordinary difficulties. Many of them have found themselves in a terrible predicament through no fault of their own and on top of worrying about COVID-19, also have worried about how they will put food on the table or pay bills,” said Rep. Rob Ecklund (DFL – International Falls), Chair of the House Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. “The House DFL is working to address the unique challenges Minnesotans are facing right now while strengthening the long-term economic security for workers, families, and small businesses.”
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