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Ethical Questions Surrounding State Senator Mitchell's Participation in Legislature
MINNESOTA – The Common Cause Minnesota Executive Director, Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera, addressed the ethical concerns regarding State Senator Mitchell's involvement in the Minnesota Senate. Belladonna-Carrera emphasized the importance of due process, stating, "The principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty is an important one. Whether Sen. Miller’s actions fall within the scope of improper conduct falls squarely within the authority of the Senate Ethics Commission."She further advocated for a fair and expeditious process, saying, "It is for that reason...
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Redistricting Coalition Urges Clean Process for Important Reform
Common Cause Minnesota, in partnership with community-led groups, is urging legislative leaders to pass redistricting reform legislation as a standalone bill. Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera, the executive director of Common Cause Minnesota, stressed the importance of a clean amendment backed by years of community work and input to pass this session. Belladonna-Carrera highlighted the significance of having an independent commission draw districts that truly represent communities of color and Native Nations without the risk of legal challenges or losing public support due to...