Legislative Update from Rep. Mary Franson

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March 13, 2020

Disaster Contingency Funding

On Thursday, the House unanimously passed $30 million for the Disaster Contingency Account. This account allows the Governor to quickly respond to natural disasters while the Legislature is out of session. As we know, oftentimes disasters need an immediate response, which leaves no time to call a special session. I was proud to support this bill to support local communities in the face of future natural disasters.

COVID-19

Earlier this week, the legislature voted unanimously in the House and Senate to approve emergency funding for the Department of Health to continue their response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The bill included protections for taxpayers that would require money to be paid back to the general fund if it goes unspent.

The legislature is considering additional steps to ensure our state and health care system can respond as quickly and effectively as possible — Minnesotans should have confidence that legislators, the governor, and state agencies are working closely based on the expert recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control.

Please Contact Me

If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding any issue related to state government, please feel free to contact me at either 651-296-3201 or rep.mary.franson@house.mn. I would love to hear from you.

It’s an honor to represent the best!

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100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155
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