SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Today, the House State Government Finance and Elections Committee held the first hearing on legislation to defend and strengthen our democracy.
“Today, Minnesotans shared what building a strong, inclusive democracy means to them and their communities,” said Rep. Emma Greenman (DFL – Minneapolis), the author of the bill. “3.3 million voters sent me and my colleagues to the Minnesota Legislature to do the work of defending and strengthening our democracy. I am grateful to stand with all Minnesotans to do the work to build a stronger, more inclusive democracy.”
“Minnesotans hold free and fair elections in extremely high regard, as shown by our consistent leadership in statewide voter turnout,” said Rep. Michael Nelson, chair of the House State Government Finance and Elections Committee. “Rep. Greenman’s legislation, the Democracy for the People Act, steps up during a critical time for our democracy and says that no matter your party, region, race, or age – our democracy needs to work for all Minnesotans.”
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