Supporting Minnesota’s Working Families
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.
Senate DFLers support working families
As Minnesotans recover from the devastating effects of a global pandemic, they need support at home, in the workplace, and help to stay connected. The Senate DFL recognizes that everyone, from birth through aging, should have access to affordable health care, safe and affordable housing, and economic security. Read more >>
Minnesota continues strong progress in vaccine distribution
Minnesota continued to be among the national leaders in COVID-19 vaccine distribution this week and was helped by the approval of a third vaccine. As the Walz Administration continues to lead vaccine rollout efforts in Minnesota, the state now ranks third in the nation in the percentage of doses received that have been administered. Read more >>
Legislators meet with agencies, stakeholders after unprecedented spike in natural gas prices
Members of the House committee on Climate and Energy and the Senate committee on Energy and Utilities met for a joint hearing late last week after it was reported natural gas prices had surged to unprecedented and astronomical levels the week prior. Read more >>
Safe and affordable housing for all
State of Minnesota announces improved budget forecast for the next biennium
Minnesota Premium Security Plan, also known as reinsurance, passes through the Senate
Governor Walz releases 2021 bonding proposal
Lt. Governor Flanagan hosts virtual roundtable on women in the workforce
Laura Emelia Naplin: First woman in the Minnesota state Senate
