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Dozens of CA events this weekend honor Latino Conservation Week; Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey in emotional campaign event; Report finds poor working conditions in Texas clean energy industry; AI puts on a lab coat, heads to technical schools.

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Rising threats of political violence, a Federal Reserve rate cut, crypto industry campaign contributions and reproductive rights are shaping today's political landscape.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

MN: Civic Engagement & Voting

In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature set aside $500,000 for local election offices to improve voting access for those with disabilities. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, September 20, 2024

Volunteers sought as early voting kicks off in MN

Early voting begins today in Minnesota and the state has implemented policy moves with the intent of making voting easier. Nonpartisan civic …

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En 2023, la Legislatura de Minnesota reservó $500,000 para las oficinas electorales locales con el fin de mejorar el acceso al voto para las personas con discapacidades. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, September 20, 2024

Se buscan voluntarios para la votación anticipada en MN

Hoy, (20/9) comienza la votación anticipada en Minnesota. El estado ha tomado medidas políticas para facilitar la votación. Voces no …

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In breaking down Minnesota's Latino population by age, nearly 223,000 are working-age adults between 18 and 64 years old. (Adobe stock)
In MN, leadership, culture variation part of Hispanic Heritage Month

Over the weekend, Hispanic Heritage Month got underway. In Minnesota, people are recognizing the diversity within these populations, as well as …

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Si desglosamos la población latina de Minnesota por edad, casi 223,000 son adultos en edad laboral de entre 18 y 64 años. (Adobe stock)
En MN, liderazgo y variación cultural forman parte del Mes de la Herencia Hispana

El fin de semana comenzó el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. En Minnesota, la gente está reconociendo la diversidad de estas poblaciones…

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Beyond additional support for K-12 schools, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill creating a free college tuition program for households earning annual incomes below $80,000. (Adobe Stock)
Former Walz colleagues bring education record into focus

The start of a new year of school in Minnesota has a new twist: intense focus from national media and voters across the U.S. With Gov. Tim Walz …

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Además de brindar apoyo adicional a las escuelas primarias y secundarias, el gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz, firmó un proyecto de ley que crea un programa de inscripción universitaria gratuita para hogares con ingresos anuales inferiores a $80,000. (Adobe Stock)<br /><br />
Ex colegas de Walz ponen en evidencia su historial educativo

El comienzo de un nuevo año escolar en Minnesota tiene un giro inesperado: la intensa atención de los medios nacionales y de los votantes de…

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MN livestock producers may take concerns to the polls

Concerns about consolidation in the meat industry could drive livestock producers to the polls. Just four companies process about 85% of American …

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Según el Pew Research Center, se proyecta que los latinos representen el 14,7% de todos los votantes elegibles en noviembre de 2024, un nuevo máximo. (Adobe Stock)
Organizadores latinos movilizan equipos de alcance electoral en MN

Los votantes de todo Minnesota participarán en las primarias hoy (13/Agosto). Al mismo tiempo, los organizadores a nivel comunitario están …

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According to the Pew Research Center, Latinos are projected to account for 14.7% of all eligible voters in November 2024, a new high. (Adobe Stock)
MN Latino organizers mobilize election outreach teams

Voters across Minnesota will be participating in today's primary. At the same time, community-level organizers are starting to engage with Latino …

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As Minnesota governor, Tim Walz has helped push through a range of policies opponents and political observers describe as progressive. Some observers noted he appealed to voters while representing a largely conservative Congressional district prior to serving as governor. (Adobe Stock)
Assessing Walz pick in MN for tone, logistics

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The timing comes amid conversations about …

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Como gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz ha ayudado a impulsar una serie de políticas que sus opositores y observadores políticos describen como progresistas. Pero algunos observadores señalan que llamó la atención de los votantes mientras representaba a un distrito del Congreso mayoritariamente conservador antes de ocupar el cargo de gobernador. (Adobe Stock)
Evaluando la selección de Walz en MN de acuerdo a tono y asuntos logísticos

La candidata presidencial demócrata Kamala Harris presentó al gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz, como su compañero de fórmula…

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Authors of a new report examining election laws for each state say inconsistent federal funding has made operations harder for local election administrators. If states do not fill the funding gap, replacing aging voting equipment becomes more difficult. (Adobe Stock)
Automatic voter registration stands out in MN election-law analysis

This week, Minnesota leaders touted early numbers under a new automatic voter-registration law. The provision was among the highlights in a report …

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