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Protecting Public Trust / Prioritizing Infrastructure Projects / Offering Students More Choices
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March 27, 2026
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28:51Now PlayingWhen someone impersonates a peace officer, it can undermine public trust and possibly make emergency situations even more dangerous. The Senate is considering Senator John Hoffman's, DFL-Champlin, Senate File 3735 which strengthens the penalty for posing as a police officer, taking it from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water treatment plants, does not always get immediate attention despite the role it plays in public safety. Senator Sandy Pappas, DFL-Saint Paul, says the state has a growing backlog of such local infrastructure projects that need financial support. She explains what it takes to pass a bonding bill to fund infrastructure improvements, and how likely it is to happen this session.
FULL INTERVIEWPrioritizing Infrastructure Projects | Senator Sandy Pappas
Watch our previous coverage on the Senate’s Bonding Tour here
Studies have shown that hunger affects learning. That's why Senator Torrey Westrom, R-Alexandia, wants Minnesota students to have healthy food options at school. His bill, Senate File 3687, brings the state in line with a recent change to the National School Lunch Program, which lets school districts choose what kind of milk to offer - whether that's whole-fat milk or a dairy-free option like soy milk.
FULL INTERVIEWOffering Students More Choices | Senator Torrey Westrom
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