ST. PAUL (LEARFIELD) — Governor Tim Walz is calling a special legislative session this Friday to pass police reform, a bonding bill and assist businesses impacted by COVID-19.
“Minnesota is at a turning point,” Walz said. “This is our chance to take strong action to combat persistent structural inequities, pass substantive police reform and build a stronger economy.”
Walz supports recommendations including proposals to support use of force reform; funding for alternatives to policing; greater police oversight; voting restoration; community healing; and prosecutorial, investigatory, and training reform.
Walz says he will also extend the COVID-19 peacetime emergency by 30 days.
