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Second Special Session Begins
The governor has again extended his emergency powers, so we were called back into another special session this week. We began Monday and will run at least a week, as negotiations continue on things like bonding, taxes, public safety, and supplemental budget spending.
On Tuesday, we voted again on whether to continue the peacetime emergency. The day special session began was the 122nd day of the governor's expanded peacetime emergency powers.
Both the House and Senate have voted multiple times on whether to end the peacetime emergency and restore the Legislature to its rightful place as a co-equal branch of government, allowing the branch of government closest to the people of Minnesota to have a voice in how we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, House Democrats once again voted it down, and the governor keeps his expanded executive powers for at least another month.
Due to a 60-day post-session rule, this will be my last legislative update until November. If you want to stay updated on the latest information about legislative sessions, I would encourage you to check out my official Facebook page. You can also reach out to me via email if you have specific questions.
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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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/RepresentativeMary
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303 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155
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