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Ramsey County bill to subsidize security at cultural events laid over after testimony
Summary
Representative Hussain presented House File 2124 seeking grants to help cultural events pay security costs; testimony from Sheriff Bob Fletcher highlighted community-building and concerns that events are becoming unaffordable without public support. The committee laid the bill over for further consideration.
Representative Hussain introduced House File 2124, a proposal to create a grant to help Ramsey County cultural events and emerging communities pay for event security and community engagement. The committee moved to lay the bill over.
Hussain said cultural festivals bring communities together but organizers "often struggle to secure resources for safety and security." He framed the bill as a…
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