For the week ending April 29, 2022 This past week was a very productive week in the Senate as we have been hearing and passing the omnibus bills. Here is a quick legislative update. Public Safety Bill  Last Monday the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive public safety bill that provides critical funding to hold criminals accountable and keep Minnesota’s communities safe. It focuses on all aspects of the criminal justice system and courts, including youth intervention, criminal laws, sentencing guidelines, police, prosecutors, public defenders, judges, prisons, and probation. Protecting our communities and guaranteeing the public’s safety is one of our...

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