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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