SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Early this morning, the Minnesota House of Representatives unanimously passed emergency COVID-19 health care funding, which provides $200 million in investments for a health care response fund and Minnesota’s public health response contingency account. State Rep. Julie Sandstede (DFL - Hibbing) released the following statement:
“Minnesota has dedicated health care professionals ready to respond to COVID-19, and the investments lawmakers delivered will help ensure our hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities have the resources and flexibility they need to tackle this challenge. I’m extremely encouraged that our state government is working so closely together to proactively address this public health crisis and we remain committed to ensuring Minnesotans will be able to access the care they need.”