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This week the legislature has ground to a halt as a result of the burglary charges against Senator Mitchell. The Senate removed all of their calendared business for the week and the Senate GOP filed an ethics complaint calling for her removal. While I am empathetic to the difficult time Senator Mitchell is facing we cannot have a member of the legislature be the deciding vote on laws when they are facing felony charges themselves. For her own well-being and for the institution of the Minnesota Legislature she must resign so that we can continue this session without the shadow of legal ambiguity that could result if she is convicted.
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Monday is looking to be a long evening on the House Floor. The agenda includes HF 4300, the so called "safe storage bill" that greatly infringes on Minnesotan's second amendment rights within their own homes. This bill would require that all firearms be stored unloaded and in a locked storage case or with a trigger lock. In the unfortunate event that a firearm is needed for self-defense seconds can make all the difference and this law will add those seconds putting lives in danger.
This week discussions on the omnibus finance bills have continued in the House Ways and Means Committee, the last hurdle before a House floor vote. Many, if not all, of these proposals are anticipated to be deliberated on the House floor in the coming week. Stay tuned for any significant updates in my report next week. Only 24 days remain until session is constitutionally required to end, and I am anticipating many long floor sessions from now until the deadline.
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This Saturday is National Drug Takeback Day. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a significant initiative aimed at addressing the drug overdose crisis in the United States. It addresses the health and safety of Americans by encouraging people to safely dispose of unneeded medications, thereby preventing medication misuse and the onset of opioid addiction. The event also highlights resources for proper medication disposal, substance use disorder treatment, and education on the drug overdose epidemic. You can find your nearest drop-off location with their Site Locator.
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