 The president's budget proposal eliminates public media funding. Learn how you can help at lptv.org slash action. The Chief Justice of Minnesota Supreme Court will be speaking at a public forum in Brainerd later this month. Lori S. Gildia will present on a variety of legal topics at the Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College at 7 p.m. on Tuesday April 25th. The event is free and open to the public though seating is limited. To the Chief Justice we'll focus on the work of Minnesota's justice system, the important role the courts play in preserving and the rights and freedoms of citizens, and the critical needs for an independent and impartial judiciary according to a press release. Following her presentation the Chief Justice will hold a question and answer session with forum attendees. The forum and evening with the Chief Justice is sponsored by the Gordon Rosenmeier Center for State and Local Government. The Rosenmeier Center is a nonprofit organization that strives to educate and encourage participation of citizens and effective government and the political process. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.