April 16, 2021
Dear Neighbors,
As I write you today, I want to begin by acknowledging that this has been a difficult week for all Minnesotans. The death of Daunte Wright has once again brought Minnesota into the spotlight due to police violence. It has once again shown the reality of Dr. King’s statement that “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” I will continue to work with my colleagues in the legislature to advance justice and racial equity, and ensure that we are doing all we can to make our state welcoming and safe for all Minnesotans.
This week, the Senate began passing omnibus budget bills off the floor. The next step in the process will be conference committees, where the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Walz administration will work out differences, and send bills to the Governor for his signature. The state budget must be adopted by July 1st of this year, but I am hopeful that agreements will be reached before the end of the legislative session.
