
Securing elections during COVID-19
and everything else happening in the Legislature this week

We must keep our elections secure
The Senate DFL Caucus held a virtual press conference this week to highlight the need to protect the integrity of Minnesota’s elections and the safety of Minnesota’s voters.. Read more >>


Minnesota to lead the nation in COVID-19 testing capacity
Since the COVID-19 emergency began, Governor Walz and public health experts have said a plan to increase and expand testing would be a critical piece of reopening parts of society. Read more >>


COVID-19 impact exposes increased racial inequality in MN
The impact of COVID-19 has undoubtedly shed a light on the inadequacies of the structures and institutions built to support modern civilization. Read more >>


Executive order allows more businesses to reopen
Governor Walz signed a new executive order on Thursday to begin reopening businesses that are focused on non-customer-facing businesses. Read more >>

Call of the Senate Podcast: Fair and Secure Elections



Pork plant outbreak triggers another factory-wide closure
Funding for COVID-19 impacted businesses moving through MN Senate

Distance learning extended for the rest of school year
Ed Committee hears non- COVID bills; ignores school budget and employees
U of M freezes tuition rates for 20-21 school year, MinnState projects revenue losses

Drug Pricing Transparency Bill passes with no teeth
State awards first emergency childcare grants
Senate DFLers look at options to support disability service providers and direct care workers
Emergency food aid to help 250,000 Minnesotans
Resources available for Minnesotans struggling with mental health
