Senate DFL announces 2021 legislative priorities
As the most diverse caucus in the history of the Minnesota Senate, Senate DFLers offer a vision for a better Minnesota with priorities that will improve people’s lives and protect their fundamental rights. This week, members of the Senate DFL held a press conference to announce their priorities for the 2021 legislative session. Their goal is to be committed to work together to build the state all Minnesotans deserve. Read more >>
Minnesota launches the COVID-19 Vaccine Connector
A new tool launched this week will help Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Current eligibility for vaccines is still limited to Minnesotans over 65, health care workers, long-term care residents, childcare, and K-12 personnel, but the Vaccine Connector will be a helpful way to notify other Minnesotans once it’s their turn to get a shot and connect them to resources to schedule an appointment. Read more >>
Bill to reopen schools provides no resources to help with pandemic
Legislation passed this week in the Minnesota Senate that would prohibit future governor’s from directly safeguarding schools and students during peacetime emergencies. The bill provides no re-opening plans or resources for districts to use to keep students and staff safe. Although there have been seven special sessions in 2020, no hearings were held on school re-openings or other plans to help school districts with pandemic protocols or procedures. Read more >>
Senate DFL 2021 session priorities
Black History Month: Minnesota Human Rights Act
Climate justice in the classroom
Driver’s License for All kicks off once more in a new year
Bill would protect young children from screen time overuse
Confirmation of Aaron Vande Linde as Director of the School Trust Lands
Senate Republicans choose division in attack on local government aid
Senate committee hears the Increase Teachers of Color Act (ITCA)
DFL proposal to reduce energy and water consumption receives its first hearing
Third-party driving tests present safety concerns
Hands-off budgeting by the Republican Senate won’t solve the deficit
Rent control prohibition for local government heard
Republicans seek to limit state’s pollution control agency from regulating…pollution
Several Unemployment Insurance bills heard to address inequities in Social Security
Senate considers extending reinsurance
Minnesota Senate addresses PCA reimbursement rates
Senate Committee hears bill to provide services to help parents with disabilities