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RELEASE: Rep. Persell supports emergency health care funding

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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. Rep. John Persell (DFL - Bemidji) released the following statement:

“These investments will help ensure Minnesotans can access the care they need and better ensure hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities are prepared to provide it. We are committed to working with the Walz Administration and the Minnesota Senate to help Minnesotans navigate this public health emergency.”