MN: Budget Policy & Priorities
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Pushback vs. pushback: MN parents respond to political forces in education
Minnesota's largest school district is at the center of a budget controversy tied to the recent wave of school board candidates fighting diversity pro…
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Legislation aimed at stopping MN employers from misclassifying workers
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a measure which would force employers to properly classify certain trade union workers and others as employees rat…
EPA finalizes national standard for PFAS in drinking water
Minnesota is the site of a high-profile drinking-water contamination case linked with so-called forever chemicals and advocates are hopeful residents …
MN plan would overhaul its recycling approach
Minnesota ranks high for its recycling rate, but it still has a waste problem, putting more pressure on local governments. A plan in the …
Mpls. funding fight underscores larger school budget pain
From expiring pandemic aid to declining enrollment, school districts in Minnesota face financial pressure and public school advocates and community …
Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN
A mix of policy updates and staffing boosts has helped to put wage theft enforcement on the radar in Minnesota, and officials leading the efforts are …
St. Paul Climate Action Plan aims for net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050
By Frank Jossi for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Netwo…
New MN Child Tax Credit aligns with economic justice efforts
With tax season winding down, efforts continue to spread the word about Minnesota's new Child Tax Credit. Outreach leaders say it's another way to …
In making MN roads safer, law change sought for safety course
Traffic deaths are trending higher in Minnesota this year after a decline the previous year. Groups pushing for safer roads are convinced a small …
MN Latino leaders seek new hub to bolster community outreach
Minnesota's legislative session kicked off this week. A bill for construction projects is possible, and those serving Latino communities hope to get …
MN coalition: Give residents a voice in phasing in clean heat sources
A regulatory hearing dealing with energy policy does not seem like a setting for most Minnesotans but a new coalition is recruiting voices who want af…
Deep freeze prompts reminders for home weatherization aid
Warmer temps may be on the horizon, but arctic air still has a grip on Minnesota. State officials and community action agencies are pointing out …