The EPA has announced a legally enforceable drinking-water benchmark for PFAS chemicals.
Mike Moen
Mike Moen writes for the Minnesota News Connection.
Posted inGo Green
MN plan would overhaul its recycling approach
Minnesota is considering a program to incentivize producers to reduce waste and improve recycling.
Posted inNews
Tragedy has MN lawmakers focused on straw purchases for guns
Minnesota lawmakers are expected to resume talks on a gun-safety proposal this week, with a focus on banning straw purchases and binary trigger devices.
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New MN Child Tax Credit aligns with economic justice efforts
Minnesota’s new Child Tax Credit is helping struggling households by providing up to $1,750 per child in tax refunds, which can be used to supplement other aid programs.
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Voting rights restoration highlights Super Tuesday vote in Minnesota
Minnesota has recently expanded voting rights for those with a felony conviction, allowing them to register to vote immediately after their release from prison.
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Tax prep services for low-income Minnesotans short on volunteers
Some tax service programs are struggling to find enough volunteers to assist everyone.
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MN considers ‘organizing’ protections for renters
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow renters to organize efforts to demand fair housing conditions and protect them from retaliation from landlords.
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MN public safety agencies reeling from weekend tragedy
After the fatal shooting of two police officers and a firefighter/SWAT paramedic in Burnsville, attention is being placed on the risks faced by first responders.
Posted inGo Green
MN rolls out new electric-vehicle rebates
Minnesota has launched a new rebate program for electric vehicle purchases, with a third of the funding set aside already claimed by the initial wave of applicants, and can be used in conjunction with a federal tax credit.
Posted inLocal & State
Voting law changes benefit older Minnesotans
Minnesota has implemented new policies to make voting easier, including removing limitations on how many people an individual can assist while accompanying others to a polling location.
Posted inGo Green
MN coalition: Give residents a voice in phasing in clean heat sources
A new coalition of organizations is working to promote affordable, clean heating sources in Minnesota,.
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College degree attainment sees uneven growth for racial groups
The nation still has trouble closing racial gaps for higher education attainment, including in Minnesota.
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MN takes action against dairy company in major wage-theft case
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a civil suit against Evergreen Acres Dairy for alleged wage theft and substandard living conditions.
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New Minnesota laws address renter protections and gun violence
Minnesota has implemented new laws to protect renters and address gun possession for those considered a risk to themselves or others, including a “Red Flag” law and a requirement for landlords to disclose non-optional fees in a lease agreement.
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Shaping a more diverse teacher workforce in MN
Minnesota school districts are working to diversify their staff by increasing the number of teachers of color, with the goal of reducing achievement gaps and increasing discipline incidents.
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MN’s no-cost school meals draw interest from research community
Minnesota schools study effectiveness of no-cost meals for all students.
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Quality vs. commodity in knowing where your food comes from
Smaller producers are seeking a level playing field in meat production, and calling for changes in Farm Bill.
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MN food shelves navigate record high demand
Record demand for food shelves in Minnesota as Thanksgiving approaches
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Amid organizing buzz, union membership lags, but leaders still see hope
Union organizing in Minnesota faces challenges amidst changing dynamics and corporate resistance..
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New healing space, outreach efforts highlight community safety work in MN
A Minneapolis neighborhood celebrated the opening of a centralized location for community safety initiatives.