In wake of George Floyd's death, Minnesota governor calls for state legislature to pass police reform

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'Minnesotans have raised their voice.' Following weeks of protests over George Floyd's death, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on has said he will convene a special session of the state legislature to discuss comprehensive police reform.

Following weeks of protests over George Floyd's death, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday said he will convene a special session of the state legislature to discuss comprehensive police reform.

"Minnesotans have raised their voice," he said, noting many demonstrators have come to the state Capitol with calls for change."The last three weeks have been some of the most tumultuous and painful in Minnesota's history." Walz was joined by House Speaker Melissa Hortman, Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, and members of People of Color and Indigenous Caucus, who will propose legislation.

 

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I’m glad I don’t live in Minnesota or settle of California or Michigan. Enough said. Oh yeah! Add Chicago to the list

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