Senator Karla Bigham (DFL – Cottage Grove) said that five of her provisions to reduce and prevent crime were approved during Senate debate over Public Safety Monday. Following the passage of the bill, Senator Bigham issued the following statement:
Despite their claim that public safety is a top priority, Senate Republicans are spending more on tax breaks for wealthy Minnesotans than on efforts to prevent and reduce crime.
Senate DFLers announced a comprehensive package of public safety measures in a press conference Tuesday. The package of bills seek to reduce and prevent crime by providing law enforcement, community groups, and criminal justice partners with the resources and tools they need.
Over the weekend, a young man in St. Paul was shot during a non-fatal altercation in which he confronted suspects who were trying to steal the catalytic converter from his car. In response, Senator John Marty (DFL-Roseville) released the following statement:
In response to today’s Senate Judiciary and Public Safety and Transportation Committee Hearing, the lead DFL members on the respective committees, Senator Ron Latz (DFL – St. Louis Park) and Senator Scott Dibble (DFL – Minneapolis) issued the following statement:
The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety and Transportation Committees will be hosting an informational hearing on the escalation of violent crime in Minnesota this Thursday. In response, the lead DFL members on the respective committees, Senator Ron Latz (DFL – St. Louis Park) and Senator Scott Dibble (DFL – Minneapolis) issued the following statement: