Minnesota Senator Mitchell expelled from state committees and caucus meetings

An announcement was made during an ongoing investigation of a state lawmaker who faced first-degree burglary charges on April 22. This led to the Senate Majority Leader relieving the lawmaker, Sen. Nicole Mitchell, of her committee assignments and caucus meetings. Mitchell denied the charges and stated that she wanted sentimental items from her late father’s home. Calls for Mitchell’s resignation were made by fellow lawmakers, prompting an ethics investigation. The Senate Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct will review Mitchell’s case. Senate Republicans sought to expedite the process due to the severity of the charges against Mitchell.

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