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New report calls out Minnesota’s underfunding of Black-led racial justice work
As the community marks the third anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, a new report finds that local racial justice efforts continue to...
Jasmine McBride
May 24, 20232 min read
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Minnesotans see dozens of new protections in legislative session
The Minnesota legislature has had one of its most productive sessions in recent history. With DFL control of the House, Senate and the...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 23, 20233 min read
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MN Legislature settles Roof Depot dispute
The Minnesota legislature is sending money to Minneapolis to settle a years-long dispute about the Roof Depot site. A final vote on the...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 23, 20231 min read
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Major victory for gun control advocates at state capitol
Advocates for gun control and safety are celebrating the codification of two measures that they say limits the harm firearms can do to...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 22, 20232 min read
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$3 billion tax deal includes child tax rebate, property tax relief
Despite having the largest surplus in state history, the Minnesota legislature is handing out much smaller rebates than originally...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 19, 20231 min read
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Minnesota Senate passes K-12 education package
The Minnesota Senate passed a spending package for K-12 education Wednesday morning, marking a major increase to the tune of $2.2 billion...
Elijah Todd-Walden
May 18, 20231 min read
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