Archive for August 2016
Children At Core Of Immigration Case Says Coalition
A coalition of Minnesota groups opposed to ending a program to shield undocumented workers from deportation says you should consider the children.
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Free Pre-K is a Start, But More MN Families Need Help
Child-care proponents say Minnesota's new voluntary free pre-K program is a step in the right direction, but they're renewing calls for state lawmakers to do even more.
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Minnesota Primary Winner Is…The Electronic Poll Book
Something was different when Hennepin County voters cast their primary ballots Tuesday. Things were faster. Not just because it was a primary with light turnout, but because the voter check-in…
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Can Fed Money Policy Help Solve Racial Disparities?
The nation's most influential financial organization is teaming up with activists in Minneapolis to help close the income gap between white and black Minnesotans.
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$15 Minimum Hourly Wage Charter Amendment Fight Headed To Court
The fight for a $15 an hour minimum wage in Minneapolis moves to Hennepin County District court on Monday. Supporters say the city council can't prevent the issue from going…
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Lawsuit Filed To Allow Vote On “Rogue Cops” Charter Amendment
Supporters of a Minneapolis charter amendment aimed at reducing police misconduct have filed suit to force the city to put it on the general election ballot.
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Election Day Voting Just Got Faster In Hennepin County
Expect lines to be shorter for the August 9 primary and November 8 general elections in the parts of Hennepin County that are using new iPad-based electronic poll books
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Lawsuits Expected Friday Over Minneapolis Charter Amendments Rejection
Groups behind charter amendments to raise the minimum wage to $15 and hold police accountable for violent acts say the Minneapolis City Council has no authority to block the amendments…
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MN Minimum Wage Rises To $9.50 — $15 needed says Former MN Rep. Winkler
Starting today, more than 280,000 Minnesotans will see bigger paychecks thanks to the state’s new minimum wage increase.
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