Rep. Sandra Masin
Press Release
Minnesota House of Representatives
District 51A | (651) 296-3533 | rep.sandra.masin@house.mn
543 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Thomas Olsen
thomas.olsen@house.mn
(952) 807-3738
June 25, 2020
Rep. Masin Supports Gov. Walz Plan to Distribute $853 Million in CARE Act Funding
St. Paul, MN- Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced a plan to distribute $853 million in relief to communities across the state impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. $841 million will be distributed to Minnesota counties, cities, and towns to support local government coronavirus relief efforts. $12 million will be allocated toward food shelves and food banks. The funding was authorized under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
“This funding will go a long way towards supporting our local communities,” said Rep. Sandra Masin (DFL - Eagan.) “I’m grateful that Governor Walz was able to step in and distribute these funds in a timely manner after the Legislature was not able to come to a final agreement.”
Representative Masin represents portions of Dakota County, Burnsville, and Eagan which will receive $52 million, $4.7 million, and 5.1 million, respectively under the Governor’s plan.
Additional information is available on the Minnesota Department of Revenue website.
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