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Gov. Walz. and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Weekly Update

Governor Walz Hears from Minnesotans Impacted by COVID-19

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On Wednesday, Governor Walz facilitated a socially-distanced roundtable discussion with physicians, public health professionals, and Minnesotans impacted by COVID-19 to discuss the virus’s impact on Minnesota and steps people can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce State Investment in Mental Health Resources Amid COVID-19

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Thursday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced a $3 million investment in mental health services for children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $3 million investment will be funded through the CARES Act. 

Lieutenant Governor Flanagan also visited St. David’s Center to highlight the Walz-Flanagan Administration’s commitment to prioritizing mental health for children and families during Mental Illness Awareness Week. 

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Betsy DeVos actually says the pandemic has been a ‘good thing’ for American schools

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On the heels of two federal judges halting a controversial rule that allows private schools to get more Covid-19 relief funding than Congress intended, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said Friday that she believes the viral pandemic has been a “good thing” for the nation’s education system, a comment that quickly drew criticism from Democrats and public education advocates.

“Betsy DeVos calling Covid-19 a ‘good thing’ for our schools just goes to show you how divorced this administration is from reality,” the Michigan State Democratic Party—of Devos’ home state—tweeted. “Let’s not forget: Millions of kids are forced to stay home from school because Trump failed to handle the virus.”

DeVos made the comment in a Friday interview aired on SiriusXM while discussing how the pandemic has affected the nation’s schools. She claimed the pandemic—which caused teachers nationwide to switch to emergency remote learning plans—has shown that the U.S. education system is “static” and unable to adjust to changing circumstances. Continue reading.