Your Legislators
April 2, 2020
Season 40 Episode 8 | 58m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Sen. Eric Pratt
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April 2, 2020
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Sen. Eric Pratt
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 2m 23s | Sec. Eric Pratt explains what the 179 tax bill and its support. (2m 23s)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 2m 21s | Too early to tell what'll be included in a bonding bill; it will likely be substantial. (2m 21s)
Coronavirus: Appleton Prison (April 2, 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 1m 21s | A status update on the Appleton Prison being used as a COVID-19 patient facility. (1m 21s)
Coronavirus: Daycare Providers (April, 2 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 2m 11s | The Legislature passed day care assistance, but it's not enough. (2m 11s)
Coronavirus: Essential/Nonessential Workers (April 2, 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 2m 8s | The federal government gave a list of what classifies a worker or business as essential. (2m 8s)
Coronavirus: Furloughed Healthcare Employees (April 2, 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 2m 24s | Talking about responding to furloughed hospitals employees. (2m 24s)
Coronavirus: Libraries (April 2, 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 1m 54s | Sen. Eric Pratt and Judge Anderson talk about libraries being closed. (1m 54s)
Coronavirus: Liquor Stores (April 2, 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 3m 30s | Why are liquor stores open and considered an "essential" business? (3m 30s)
Coronavirus: Testing (April 2, 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 2m 55s | Sen. Eric Pratt explains who is being prioritized and when we might get faster tests. (2m 55s)
Coronavirus: Ultraviolet Light (April 2, 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 1m 10s | Why isn't ultraviolet light being used to detect the novel coronavirus? (1m 10s)
Coronavirus: Unemployment (April 2, 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 3m 43s | The economy/employment are a top concern along with how to make sure jobs return. (3m 43s)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 1m 56s | A Senate bill was passed, but differences in the House and Senate bills need work. (1m 56s)
Professional Licensing (April 2, 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 8m 42s | A discussion about updating Minnesota's licensing processes. (8m 42s)
Wedding Barn Bill (April, 2 2020)
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Clip: S40 Ep8 | 2m 27s | Wedding Barn Bill status unclear & how non coronavirus-related bills are being addressed. (2m 27s)
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