GOP-controlled Senate passes public safety bill
April 26, 2022 10:47AM CDT
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate passed a public safety omnibus bill featuring provisions that are sharply different from Democrats’ ideas on how to tackle crime.
It includes about $100 million aimed at recruiting and retaining more police officers and stiffer penalties for crimes like carjacking. The bill passed on a 48-19 vote after hours of debate.
Democrats say the GOP majority’s package doesn’t include enough money. House Democrats’ public safety package includes $150 million in funding. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s own proposal would give $300 million in grants to local governments.
