MN: Family/Father Issues
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
As U.S. Senate votes down IVF bill, MN parent speaks out
A bill to bolster protections for in vitro fertilization treatments failed in the U.S. Senate Tuesday and as the political debate plays out, a …
Connecting Minnesota policies to rural needs
Recent Minnesota policy moves are in the national spotlight, with Gov. Tim Walz on the Democratic presidential ticket. Rural areas within the state …
SCOTUS ruling instills hope for domestic violence prevention groups
Domestic-violence prevention organizations in Minnesota continue to express relief over a U.S. Supreme Court ruling dealing with abusers having …
Patience urged as MN policies evolve to improve outcomes for kids
Despite a handful of concerning results for child well-being in Minnesota, one policy expert says the state is well positioned to make structural …
During tax time crunch, multilingual sites in MN pitch in
Minnesotans who haven't completed their tax returns yet might be fretting about meeting the April 15th deadline. For those facing language barriers …
Los sitios multilingües en Minnesota colaboran durante la crisis fiscal
Los habitantes de Minnesota que aún no han completado sus declaraciones de impuestos podrían estar preocupados por cumplir con la fecha l…
MN Shines in Child Well-Being Report, But Pandemic Shows its Impact
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like Minnesota fared better in the …
MN Faces Key Decision on Program to Reduce Child-Development Disparities
A few years ago, Minnesota launched a pilot program to give communities of color more power to improve outcomes for child development as they …
MN Paid-Leave Backers: Workers, Families Closer to Crucial Benefit
Minnesotans are learning more about a statewide paid leave plan, which cleared a major legislative hurdle this week. Groups tracking the …
MN Steps Outside Doctor's Office to Improve Health Outcomes
Research keeps emerging about social determinants of health, including a new study linking these factors to suicide risks. In Minnesota, nonprofits …
MN Applies 'Trauma Layer' to Early-Childhood Intervention Work
This week is National School Social Work Week, and in Minnesota, there are efforts to enhance support for students and families in early-childhood …
MN Budget Surplus: Calls for Investments in Child Care, Other Needs
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Following this week's announcement that Minnesota is looking at a historic budget surplus, lawmakers face pressure to prop up …