Senate DFL Leader Melisa López Franzen issued the following statement on Governor Walz’s plans to deal with the record surge in COVID-19 cases brought on by the Omicron variant and Senate Republicans’ response:
In an attack on the Walz’s administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senate Republicans have threatened to fire Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm during a potential special session. In response, Senator John Marty (DFL-Roseville), released the following statement:
As discussions continue on a potential special session to address drought relief for farmers and hero pay for essential workers, Senate Republicans continue to threaten the removal of Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. In response, Senate DFL Leader Melisa López Franzen released the following statement.
Earlier today, the Frontline Worker Pay Working Group adjourned without a final agreement in place to disburse funds
The Frontline Workers Pay Working Group was brought together to divide $250 million amongst our frontline workers for all their hard work and dedication to helping Minnesota get through the pandemic. The bipartisan group has to complete their work before the Legislature can be called into a special session to vote on it.
Today, Representatives Kelly Morrison and Liz Boldon and Senators Matt Klein, Chris Eaton and Erin Murphy sent a letter to the Minnesota State Agricultural Society and State Fair Board of Managers urging them to implement a mandatory mask policy for all State Fair attendees. Each of the cosigners has a significant background in healthcare. The letter is as follows: