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Republican-led public safety bill heads to Senate vote

The Finance Committee advanced the $200 million bill on a divided voice vote. Senate Republicans designed the legislation to meet their get-tough approach to rising crime. It includes money for police recruitment, courts, prisons and more.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.