Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has proposed a plan to maintain access to affordable health care by shifting the funding for the state’s reinsurance program from the general fund to private insurers, which could help lower premiums for individuals buying insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
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Students who are also parents get higher ed help
The Jeremiah Program has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to support Black student parents in their pursuit of education and economic stability, with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty and building generational wealth.
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Trump agenda poses many uncertainties for Black Americans
Brian Fullman, an organizer with Isaiah and Faith in Minnesota, convened a youth programming summit to discuss the groups’ initiatives in the face of a second Trump administration, which could potentially radically reshape the lives of Black Americans.
Posted inLocal & State
Universal meals a success
Minnesota’s universal free meals program served more than 150 million breakfasts and lunches in its first full year, saving families thousands of dollars and nurturing children, while food shelves across the state are stretched to their limits to meet the demand of hungry Minnesotans.
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As winter approaches, new heating law protects tenants
Minnesota’s new law requires landlords to supply or furnish heat at a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit between October 1 and April 30 for all units in which landlords control the heat, protecting tenants from predatory or nonresponsive landlords.
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Strengthening voter access and equity
With early voting underway in Minnesota and a new law protecting the electoral process, Attorney General Keith Ellison released updated guidance on the right to vote safely in a new electronic Election Report Form that Minnesotans can use if they encounter challenges in exercising their right to vote. “Minnesotans cherish our democracy and our freedom to […]
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How Tim Walz finally stopped JD Vance from sane-washing Trump
VP candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz debated on the issues of the 2024 presidential election, with Walz exposing Vance’s lies and Trump’s unfit nature for office.
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Walz and Vance set to take debate stage
Vice-Presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio will take place tonight at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.
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VP Harris outlines vision for America in CNN interview
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sat down for their first major interview since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.
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Gov. Walz rocks DNC with rousing acceptance speech
Gov. Tim Walz delivered a spirited address to accept the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
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It’s official: Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as 2024 VP running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate, citing his background as a two-term governor and his commitment to middle-class families.
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New MN law ends prison gerrymandering
Minnesota has passed a law banning prison gerrymandering, which requires state and local governments to count incarcerated people at their last home addresses when drawing new political boundaries after each census.
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MN poised to establish standardized minimum wage
Minnesota is set to eliminate minimum wage carveouts for certain groups of workers, raising the minimum wage to $10.85 an hour and increasing the cap on annual wage adjustments tied to inflation from 2.5% to 5%.
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Minneapolis mayor torpedoes pay raise for rideshare drivers
Rideshare drivers in Minneapolis have been fighting for a minimum wage for years, but Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the ordinance again.
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Walz expands job opportunities for non-college grads
Minnesota eliminates degree requirement for state jobs.
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One Minnesota’s transformative budget
‘The legislative session was the best for workers, families and children in Minnesota’s history.’
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Gov. Walz signs bill legalizing recreational cannabis in Minnesota
‘Legalizing adult-use cannabis and expunging or resentencing cannabis convictions will strengthen communities.’
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Gov. Walz signs public safety bill with new gun control measures
‘Today is about taking meaningful action to create a safer future for our kids, and I am proud to sign this commonsense, life-saving legislation into law.’
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Governor Walz makes his case for ‘One Minnesota’
‘I think of this budget as a very deliberate, thoughtful approach to making the cost of living less expensive…’
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Gov. Walz signs CROWN Act into law
‘By signing the CROWN Act, we are sending a message that Black Minnesotans deserve to live and work free from discrimination.’