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This report details findings from the Justice Reinvestment process in Minnesota, addressing the state's fractured supervision system and high probation rates, particularly concerning for Black and Native American individuals. It outlines eight key recommendations aimed at improving supervision across the state. These recommendations include ensuring equitable funding and comprehensive implementation of evidence-based supervision, increasing effectiveness and equity across probation systems, ensuring consistent accountability for individuals on probation, prioritizing quality assurance of supervision practices, reducing racial disparities, improving access to behavioral health care, engaging victims in restorative practices, and measuring outcomes. The overall goal is to establish a cost-effective, equitable, and just supervision system while balancing state and local responsibilities.

This report from the Blue Ribbon Council on Information Technology provides an update on the progress of its June 2020 recommendations and proposes new strategies for improving IT for Minnesotans. It focuses on three main topics: fostering a culture of innovation and learning, digitizing and expanding self-service options, and establishing flexible, distributed workforce capabilities. The report emphasizes continued modernization, cybersecurity, and data management to achieve an innovative digital government that works for all.

This report from the State of Minnesota Blue Ribbon Council on Information Technology proposes recommendations to enhance the state's IT services. It outlines a Modernization Framework encompassing shared principles, a collaborative playbook, and skilled personnel. The primary focus areas include advancing IT modernization, strengthening cybersecurity defenses, and improving data privacy and management. The report aims to foster a connected culture of collaboration and transparency, ensuring efficient, secure, and accessible government services for Minnesotans.

This Executive Order directs the State of Minnesota government to implement sustainable practices to conserve energy and water, and reduce waste. It establishes specific sustainability goals for state agencies, including a 30% reduction in fleet fossil fuel consumption by 2027, a 15% reduction in water use by 2025, 25% sustainable procurement by 2025, a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, a 30% reduction in energy consumption by 2027, and a 75% combined recycling and composting rate for solid waste by 2030. The plan outlines an enterprise governance system, comprising a Sustainability Steering Team, an Office of Enterprise Sustainability, and dedicated Workgroups, along with Cabinet Agency responsibilities, to achieve these objectives, aiming to improve the environment, control public funds, and spur innovation for current and future generations.

This Executive Order rescinds a previous order and focuses on supporting freedom of choice and opportunities for individuals with disabilities by implementing Minnesota's Olmstead Plan. It reconstitutes the Olmstead Subcabinet and defines its duties, which include identifying and addressing barriers to inclusive services, disparities in opportunities, and inequities in health outcomes. The plan aims to foster independence, choice, productivity, and community participation for Minnesotans with disabilities.