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Dear Neighbors,
Last night, the Minnesota Legislature approved a new bipartisan economic assistance package for workers and small businesses. We know it won’t address every challenge facing our communities right now, and we know the need far outweighs the resources Minnesota can deploy during this crisis, but inaction was not an option.
As a result of our actions, the Minnesota Department of Revenue will send checks directly to restaurants, bars, and other Main Street businesses impacted by the latest public health guidelines, with no need for businesses to fill out an application. It’s estimated 5,800 small businesses will receive $82-88 million beginning before the end of the years. Another $114.5 million will be distributed to counties to provide grants to impacted businesses, and movie theaters and convention centers will receive $14 million. More than 100,000 workers could have lost their unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, but now we’ve made sure these individuals are eligible for up to another 13 weeks of assistance.
You can read more about what this means for you, your family, and your business in this story from the Detroit Lake Tribune.
Please contact me with any questions or comments about these latest developments to help our Main Street businesses and neighbors who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Send an email to rep.paul.marquart@house.mn or leave me a voicemail by calling 1-800-551-5520.
Sincerely,
Paul Marquart
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