116th Congress
I'll be hosting a digital small business roundtable at 5:30pm CT on my official Facebook page.
Make sure you tune in to learn about federal, state and local resources for small business owners. The purpose of the event is to connect small businesses to resources and support from the SBA, DEED, and City of Minneapolis in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as it relates to recently passed state and federal legislation funding small business support.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) sent a letter to the Treasury Department today calling for guidance to U.S. governors that ensures that the Coronavirus Relief Fund is distributed in a timely manner to cities with more than 50,000 residents and ensures that smaller communities do not get left behind.
WASHINGTON – Today, 34 members of the House and Senate sent a letter to President Trump asking his administration to end sanctions against Iran, as the nation copes with COVID-19. The letter was also endorsed by 13 signatory groups. In a particularly troubling development, the Trump administration levied additional sanctions against Iran on March 18. The full letter is attached.
MN Volunteer Opportunities
The Census serves as a vital foundation of our democracy by and for the people. By counting people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups, regardless of citizenship status, the Census determines our political representation and shapes how billions of dollars in federal funding is distributed to states and local communities every year. Each year, Minnesota receives about $15 billion from the federal government based on the numbers from the Census, going to essential programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, highway planning and construction.
Education
Below are links to all public school websites with information on distance learning guidelines, meal distribution, emergency child care, and more updates:
Unemployment Benefits & Workforce
What is Covid-19?