Lawmakers hear testimony In support of continuing statewide Missing Indigeonous Persons Task Force

Proponents of extending the statewide Missing Indigeonous Persons Task Force told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday the task force has more work to do to address the still escalating cases of missing and murdered indigenous people, most of whom are minors.

There were no public opponents to Senate Bill 4, which would continue funding the task force, which was started in 2019.

Joan Kresich spoke on behalf of the Northern Plains Resource Council, and provided context for why she says an inter-agency response is still necessary.