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Minnesota Senate DFL: Week in Review

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Affordable insulin is a reality in Minnesota
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.

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Legislature passes the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act

After more than a year of hard work and negotiation, the Minnesota Legislature passed the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act this week to create an emergency insulin access program and ongoing support programs. Read more>>

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Senate DFL Week in Review: Week 9

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Stay-at-Home Order Extended
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.
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Governor extends the stay-at-home order

As a recommendation from the CDC, Governor Walz announced an executive order this week that will extend the current stay-at-home order in place. Minnesota will now practice and implement further social distancing measures until May 4, as opposed to the former end date of April 10. Read more >>

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Workers’ compensation for front line workers

Legislators passed a bill this week that will ensure health care workers, emergency responders, childcare workers, and other similarly situated critical employees have access to workers’ compensation benefits if they contract COVID-19 while working. Read more >>

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2020 Legislature continues to meet to address needs of Minnesotans

The Minnesota Legislature will next meet in session on April 14 to take up legislation to provide insulin for uninsured Minnesotans with diabetes or those who can’t afford it, in addition to other potential priorities specific to the COVID-19 crisis. Read more >>

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This Week in the Senate

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Minnesotans are urged to enjoy the outdoors — but stay close to home

 

 Need for election safety funding becomes apparent Next week’s tax deadline delayed for some
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U of M predicts substantial revenue losses from COVID-19

U of M Regents increase refunds for students

 2020 road construction season begins

Senate COVID working group meets on transportation

 Next week’s tax deadline delayed for some
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COVID crisis exacerbates disparities in Minnesota

Undocumented immigrants at-risk during COVID crisis

COVID-19 workgroup looks at economy and state budget

 The Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act passes through conference committee

COVID-19 workgroup hears from the health care industry

COVID-19 working group looks at long-term care industry

Telemedicine restrictions loosened in response to COVID-19

Test to see if a person has recovered from COVID-19 being developed

 Governor unveils new dashboard for tracking COVID in Minnesota

Hotline established to help victims of discrimination, hate crimes

Minnesota to receive federal disaster assistance

State of The State address strikes tone of unity

State-level resources for Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Minnesota Senate DFL is committed to working together to build the state all Minnesotans deserve with high-quality education, affordable and accessible health care, and increasing support for working families. The values we share bring our communities together and serve as a guide for how we make our state work better for all of us, no matter what we look like or where we come from.

Minnesota Senate DFL Week in Review: April 3, 2020

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The fight for hourly school employees
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.
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Hourly school workers deserve a paycheck

One of the most significant disruptions of COVID-19 has been in our schools, where classes can no longer meet in person. Students, teachers, support staff, and administrators have had to put a plan in place for continuing education for the next several weeks. The latest >>

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Senate Week in Review: March 27, 2020

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Senate returns and passes COVID-19 relief package 
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.
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Governor delivers “Stay-at-Home Minnesota” executive order

Governor Walz announced a Stay-at-Home Executive Order this week directing Minnesotans to limit activity outside of their homes to essential needs, extending from Friday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. to Friday, April 10 at 5:00 p.m. More information >>

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Legislature returns to pass COVID-19 relief package

The Senate passed a relief package of $331.5 million to help families, businesses, and state agencies respond to the growing effects of COVID-19 on the state’s economy, as well as policy changes necessary to help provide economic security and safety for Minnesotans. . Learn more >>

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Worker and employer assistance amid COVID-19

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic industries across the state and world have been impacted. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is updating its website with resources being made available to workers and employers throughout the state. Read more >>

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Minnesota’s Stay at Home Order

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Bill passes to help students with grants, loans, and scholarships

 

 Minnesota’s great outdoors – what’s open, what’s not? Senate DFLers focus on lifting barriers for working during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Executive orders for business and workers put in session law Senate DFLers work to assist COVID-19 prevention in the Department of Corrections Income tax deadlines moved to July 15
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Statewide extension for drivers’ licenses

Metro Transit reduces services

 Schools to stay closed until May 2; distance learning to continue

Hourly school employees not covered by legislative action

 DFLers support and protect veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Legislature passes emergency childcare grants

Legislature passes funding for food security

Legislature passes homelessness and housing support package

Keeping calm amidst the chaos of COVID

MNsure Special Open Enrollment Begins

Protecting our most vulnerable from COVID-19

 Executive Orders signed by Governor Walz

Minnesota Department of Health situation update on COVID-19

Resources for Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Business groups support Gov. Walz stay-at-home initiative

How to help from home

Governor’s Revised Supplemental budget recommendations

Stay Home MN

Sweeping federal stimulus bill passes US Senate

Uptick of phishing attacks during COVID-19: don’t click the bait

Governor’s executive order protects renters and homeowners
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The Minnesota Senate DFL is committed to working together to build the state all Minnesotans deserve with high-quality education, affordable and accessible health care, and increasing support for working families. The values we share bring our communities together and serve as a guide for how we make our state work better for all of us, no matter what we look like or where we come from.

Minnesota Senate Week in Review: Week Six

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Minnesota’s Response to COVID-19
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.
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New measures adopted at Legislature in response to COVID-19

Responding to the impact of the coronavirus strain COVID-19 this past week became more urgent at both the state level and at the Minnesota Legislature. The latest >>

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MN Legislature passes $200 million COVID-19 funding bill

The Legislature passed a bill appropriating $200 million in funding to support our state’s healthcare system this week, in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more >>

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Sales tax deadline extended  for businesses impacted by closure

Businesses such as bars, restaurants, and salons that were required to temporarily close under this week’s Executive Order will have an extra month to remit February’s sales tax collections. Read more >>

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What is Social Distancing?

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Governor closes schools until at least March 27 Gun violence prevention advocates find innovative ways to have their voices heard State, federal income tax deadline remains April 15
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Drivers’ License Renewal and REAL ID updates forthcoming due to COVID-19 Supporting disability services and long-term care providers impacted by COVID-19

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Insulin Bill: House vs Senate

 Employment and economic development resources during COVID-19

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Housing support during COVID-19
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Census Day is approaching

The United States Census will be counting every Minnesotan this year.

DFL prioritizes the conversion “therapy” ban for following session

Officially classified as a form of torture by the United Nations, conversion “therapy” is a practice that adheres to the misguided and false belief that sexual orientation is a mental illness that can be changed with “therapeutic” practices.

Metro Transit suspends overnight hours

Metro Transit announced this week it is suspending bus and light rail services between 11 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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The Minnesota Senate DFL is committed to working together to build the state all Minnesotans deserve with high-quality education, affordable and accessible health care, and increasing support for working families. The values we share bring our communities together and serve as a guide for how we make our state work better for all of us, no matter what we look like or where we come from.

Minnesota Senate Week in Review: March 13, 2020

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Minnesota Senate DFL Passes Emergency Insulin Program
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.
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Insulin affordability passes Senate, work remains

The Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act bill passed this week is a significant first step. We’re glad Senate Republicans have finally decided to work towards a solution, but it is disappointing their insulin affordability bill comes more than a year since the Senate DFL first introduced the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act. The latest >>

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Walz signs coronavirus response bill

This week, Governor Walz signed into law a bill appropriating nearly $21 million in funds to be added to Minnesota’s public health response contingency account. Continue reading >>

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Senate Republicans continue to fail at keeping Minnesotans safe

Senate Republicans held a Judiciary Committee hearing this week focused on what they are calling their public safety and violence prevention package. Ironically, their package will do very little to keep Minnesotans safe or prevent gun violence. Read more >>

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Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act

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Helping farmers with low-interest loans

Farm safety bills heard in agriculture finance

 

 Costly civics test added to high school reporting requirements

Bill could hurt Urban Educator/Teachers of Color program

 Senate DFLers work to end homelessness for veterans
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Republicans can do better to hold down the cost of prescription drugs Energy Committee approves bills to lift nuclear power moratorium, remove hydropower limits Republican bill to stop clean cars clears another committee hurdle
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DFL legislation for Highway 14 funding cruises through first committee

Partisan Metro Transit surveillance bill passes

Third-party driving tests present conflict of interest

 U of M, MinnState discuss Covid-19 protocols with Higher Education Committee Voter suppression continues through committees
 

DFL legislators explore first responder confidentiality

Legislation to protect confidentiality during peer support activities would ensure our first responders are mentally taken care of during their work and healthier overall.

Governor Walz releases supplemental budget recommendations

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his supplemental budget recommendations this week, urging budgetary caution amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Solutions for better mental health resources for students

DFL Senators along with DFL House legislators, students, and education professionals held a press conference this week to raise awareness of the mental health crisis in Minnesota schools and to advocate for greater school-based support for students struggling with mental health issues.
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The Minnesota Senate DFL is committed to working together to build the state all Minnesotans deserve with high-quality education, affordable and accessible health care, and increasing support for working families. The values we share bring our communities together and serve as a guide for how we make our state work better for all of us, no matter what we look like or where we come from.

Senate DFL Week in Review: February 28, 2020

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DFL House, Senate Republicans Contrasting Priorities 
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.

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House, Senate progress shows stark contrast in priorities

The DFL-led House of Representatives passed bills to address the insulin crisis, data privacy concerns for voters, and access to firearms. The Republican-led Senate passed no major bills and discussed none of these urgent topics in committee. Read more >>

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Senate DFL Week in Review: February 21, 2021

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Minnesota Senate DFL’s Opposition
to the Republican Tax Plan
and everything happening in the Legislature this week.

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Republicans tax plan makes promises that state can’t keep

Senate Republicans outlined their 2020 tax bill proposals this week, a wish list that spends more than $1 billion in the first year, with mounting, ongoing costs. Read more >>

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