Although the news of the surplus is certainly encouraging, especially considering a deficit was initially anticipated, we must proceed with care and caution when deliberating over how best to use the additional funds –especially in a time of crisis.
Governor Walz visited the Minnesota Zoo yesterday, June 3, 2021, to continue his tour highlighting the state’s “Your Shot to Summer” COVID-19 vaccine incentive campaign. The campaign aims to encourage Minnesotans to roll up their sleeves and get their vaccine during the next month. The goal is to reach 70 percent of Minnesotans over the age of 16 to be vaccinated by July 1 by providing rewards for those getting their first dose of the vaccine in June.
“As we came to the close of the 2021 legislative session, it was disappointing that the work Minnesotans elected us to do was not completed on time. As elected officials, we don’t have the luxury to stop working when we disagree with what is being discussed. We have a job to do on behalf of the people of Minnesota to work together, engage in discussions, and reach a resolution.
Today, the Minnesota Senate passed the Omnibus State Government and Elections Budget Bill. Senator Greg Clausen (DFL-Apple Valley) released the following statement on the bill:
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 a jury declared former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on three counts in the death of George Floyd: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
On Sunday, April 11, 2021, Daunte Wright was fatally shot by Brooklyn Center police. Senator Greg Clausen (DFL-Apple Valley) released the following statement about this tragic incident: