Matthew's Law Heard in Committee
This session I reintroduced my bill, “Matthew’s Law,” which will set statewide standards and codify how law enforcement agencies treat confidential informants. This stems from the overdose death of Matthew Klaus of Rochester who was working as a confidential informant for law enforcement in the Rochester area.
The Rochester Post Bulletin wrote about some of the details of the sad and tragic situation of Matthew Klaus.
On Friday, the parents of Matthew Klaus, John and Denise, testified about the importance of passing Matthew's Law that will give model policies for how departments across the state should deal with Confidential Informants following the tragic death of Matthew while working as an informant in Rochester.
I will continue to work on this legislation and make sure we get it in a form that will work for law enforcement while protecting the public and the confidential informants themselves.
Low Income Heating Assistance
The frigid cold is here and COVID-19 has hurt so many families. During this difficult time, I want to remind people with limited funds that they don’t have to choose between paying the heating bill or buying groceries.
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program serves both renters and homeowners, providing financial assistance to pay past due energy bills to avoid disconnection, to purchase emergency fuel, or to repair or replace a homeowner’s malfunctioning furnace.
Eligibility is based on the household’s past 3 months of income and assets are not counted. Benefit amounts are based on the household’s heating costs, household size, and income, with an average benefit of roughly $500.
The application period is open until May 31. To determine eligibility or to learn more about the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, visit: mn.gov/commerce/eap.jsp.
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