Legislative Update
This week has been one unlike many of us have ever seen before. Because of that, legislators stepped up this week and worked together on a bipartisan basis to fight the COVID-19 crisis. We passed a bill overwhelmingly that will provide funding for the state to battle the pandemic, and make things a little easier for our small businesses, childcare providers, and many others in need.
If you would like to see what is included in the bill, you can see it here.
Also this week, Governor Walz announced a "Stay at Home" order. If you have questions about this order, you can contact me and I will work to get answers to you as quickly as possible.
I would encourage everyone to continue social distancing, and use this time to converse with God and enjoy spending time with your family.
Emergency Child Care Grants
This week the Minnesota Initiative Foundations launched the Emergency Child Care Grant Program to provide immediate support to providers in Greater Minnesota who serve the children (birth to age five) of first responders, health care workers, or other workers deemed essential during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency. Grants of $500 to $3000 will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. You can apply through your local MN Initiative Foundation.
Town Hall Meetings
I am holding two Zoom town hall meetings next week to hear from the people of District 8B about the state's handling of the COVID-19 crisis. I look forward to hearing about how this is affecting our community. If you would like to participate, here are the details:
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Who: Represenative Mary Franson and Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen
What: A series of telephone town halls to speak to constituents about the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
When: 1pm and 7pm, Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Where: To join the meeting, click this link:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4304574215
or visit join.zoom.us and enter meeting ID: 430 457 4215
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