From the June 12, 2020 DFL Dispatch:
Following the advice of public health experts, senior advocates, labor leaders, doctors, hospital associations, and long-term care providers, Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-75, extending the COVID-19 peacetime emergency that gives the state flexibility in responding to the ever-changing and diverse needs of Minnesotans during the evolving pandemic.
The peacetime emergency continues to allow the state to take swift action as necessary to protect the health and well-being of our communities, businesses, and families. From protections against evictions and wage garnishment to providing expedited procurement power for PPE and protections for workers from unsafe conditions – the peacetime emergency allows the State to open our toolbox to ensure critical relief and resources for all Minnesotans during this ongoing pandemic. Continue reading “COVID-19: Keeping Minnesotans Safe”