Arik Matson Bill passed, Matson family reacts
Created: June 30, 2021 10:37 PM (ABC 6 News) -- Now, included in the Public Safety Bill is a bill named after Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson. The bill is designed to strengthen criminal penalties for people convicted of assault of a police officer, prosecutor, judge or correctional employee. Megan Matson, Arik's wife, spoke to ABC 6 News. She says the family is feeling so many emotions, but all good ones. And, now more than ever, she's optimistic about the future. Arik was honored on the senate and house floors before the bill passed. "Once he figured out what was happening,...