Senate Republicans recognize the governor’s authority to extend the peacetime emergency another 30 days to May 13, 2020. We also recognize terminating the emergency would require an affirmative vote from both the House and Senate. #mnleg

Our hope is Governor Walz will soon lay out his plan to reopen schools, churches, businesses, and activities after May 4th. He clearly understands the emergency caused by COVID-19. We need to be assured he also understands the economic emergency caused by his response. #mnleg