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October 2, 2020
Racial Justice Committee

The Minnesota House began a series of hearings for the newly formed Select Committee on Racial Justice last week. The committee will review areas where disparities have been shown to occur in the state, such as education, health, housing, and public safety. All hearings will be informational. No action can be taken since the Legislature is not in session.

So far, the committee has learned about maternal-child health mortality, maternal-child morbidity and Black reproductive health. Next week, the committee will cover historical racial trauma.
Revenue Commissioner Leaving

Minnesota’s longest serving Department of Revenue commissioner, Cynthia Bauerly, will leave her position on Oct. 9. Commissioner Bauerly was first appointed by Gov. Dayton in 2015.

Commissioner Bauerly’s accomplishments during her tenure are cited as improving taxpayer outreach efforts, providing relief to Minnesotans during COVID-19 and working to preserve the Health Care Access Fund. The Commissioner of the Department of Revenue oversees the collection of roughly $25.2 billion annually and manages over 30 different types of taxes.
Bonding

Despite an increase in pressure that was applied by interest groups throughout September, passage of a bonding bill has again failed to gain traction. Election politics will continue to make it difficult for legislators to come to an agreement in time for the next special session, which must be held in mid-October in order for the peacetime emergency to continue.
Ewald Consulting Voter Guide

We are now one month out from the 2020 general election, and voting is already well underway. Early voting in Minnesota began on Sept. 18. Ewald Consulting has compiled a 2020 Voter Guide with information you need to know about voting, as well as information on state race candidates.
They Said It

“Even when wading through complicated tax laws, Commissioner Bauerly sees the big picture, leads with her values, and prioritizes the needs of Minnesota children, families and small businesses.” – Gov. Walz on the departure of Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly, Department of Revenue
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