Things we should know: Legislative Process S3, E5

Shenika Chambers, Policy Program Manager at Violence Free Minnesota, joins Nadine in the Waiting Room and shares insight on the legislative process from her time as a Legislative Assistant with the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Here is an additional resource outlining how a bill becomes law. Who Represents Me?

Also, here you can find Violence Free Minnesota's 2023 Legislative agenda, which includes some policies mentioned in this episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

Penumbra Theatre Let's Talk: Shifting The Narrative On Criminal Justice

Catholic Charities Locked Out: Concepts Of Criminality And Housing Security In Our Community

LRC: Know Your Rights MN / Until We Are All Free - follow up to inquire about purchasing a limited edition Black History Month Tee

Lewiee Blaze Artist, Activist, and Entrepreneur - Song: "My Own People"

Text Blaze to 33777 to hear more from him.

Wise Ink - The publishing company hosting the writing retreat

Book recommendation: Bending The Arc: My Journey From Prison to Polictics by Keeda J. Haynes