Minnesota’s response to COVID-19

and everything else happening in the Legislature this week

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. Read more >>

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. Read more >>

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 >>

Social Distancing: what does it mean?

Census Day is approaching


DFL prioritizes the conversion “therapy” ban for following session


Metro Transit suspends overnight hours