We are currently experiencing the gravest existential threat to our organization since its founding over 100 years ago. Our public health crisis has shut down business everywhere and it is impacting the business operations of our posts throughout the state. The American Legion […]
Members, Below was posted on the GCB website this morning. Attached are the Frequently Asked Questions, Executive Order 20-63 and Form LG272. May 28, 2020 June 1 Restart – Frequently asked questions: Executive Order to Assist Veterans and Fraternal Organizations: Governor Walz signed Executive […]
The American Legion Department of Minnesota AN OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF MINNESOTA May 21, 2020 Dear Governor Walz: Sir, on behalf of more than 66,000 American Legion veterans serving in 550 Minnesota communities, we stand with the professionals in the restaurant, bar […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2020 Olya Voytovich (Tester) | 202.224.2868 Sam Runyon (Manchin) | 202.740.6241 Karolina Wasiniewska (Blumenthal) | 202.224.0335 Martha Spieker (Hirono) | 202.365.7943 Sarah Weinstein (Shaheen) | 202.224.8028 Aaron Jacobs and Laura Epstein (Hassan) | 202.816.2057 Tester, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reinstate Critical 48-Hour […]
page 1 Veterans Affairs recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments; Step follows work between Treasury, IRS, VA WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service, working in partnership with the Treasury Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced today that recipients of VA benefits will […]
The American Legion APR 17, 2020 As social distancing guidelines continue, American Legion departments, districts and posts face challenges with conducting meetings. There are many options for holding virtual meetings where participants can join in remotely, contribute to the discussion, vote and participate in other […]
Good morning Legionnaires, I want to thank The American Legion family for all you are doing for The American Legion Department of Minnesota in these unprecedented times. I see an opportunity for our Department to come out of this crisis a stronger more efficient organization. […]
Dear GI Bill Students, We realize you may be dealing with difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may be able to help. The VA Debt Management Center (DMC) is offering temporary financial relief if you are unable to pay your […]
Subject: Corona Virus Relief Act) on 3/30/2020 at 9:29 pm which was a White Paper developed by Davy Leghorn of our Washington Office. This an opportunity for departments and posts to help offset some employee costs as well help the employees during this period where […]