In this episode we will be exploring the importance of community engagement in the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) legislative process. Episode two is the first official loop back with community - part of DHS intentional response to participants of the first Community Empowerment Session held in December 2021, which focused on the legislative budget and how it impacts communities, Foua Choua Khang, Chair of the DHS Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council and DHS Legislative Director Matt Burdick share their thoughts and insights on creating an inclusive space for community input in the DHS legislative process.