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Recent News About Common Cause Minnesota
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Nonpartisan hotline offers voting assistance ahead of Election Day
As the 2024 Election Day approaches, Common Cause Minnesota is urging voters to reach out for assistance if needed. The organization highlights a multilingual, nonpartisan hotline available to ensure every vote counts.
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Common Cause Minnesota offers hotline assistance for voters facing issues
Ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, Common Cause Minnesota is reminding voters and the press that nonpartisan help is available for those encountering voting problems during early voting, returning their mail ballot, or on election day.
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Candidate forums announced for Minnesota House Districts and city councils
Minneapolis – Common Cause Minnesota, in collaboration with ACER Inc. and Hired, will host two candidate forums in the Twin Cities area for Minnesota House Districts 38 and Brooklyn Park City Council candidates on July 30 and August 1, ahead of the August 13 primary.
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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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Common Cause calls for swift action on Senator Mitchell's ethics review
The following is a statement from Common Cause Minnesota Executive Director Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera on the ethical questions surrounding Senator Mitchell’s continued participation and voting in the Minnesota Senate.
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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...