Rep. Keith Ellison is singing because the minimum wage for workers in Minneapolis will eventually rise to $15 an hour. Continue Reading →
Rep. Ellison Sings For Joy As $15 Minimum Wage Passes In Minneapolis
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Monthly Archives: June 2017
Critics on GOP Health Care Bill: What about Women?
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Critics of the now-delayed GOP health care bill say it would restrict many women’s access to medical services. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Minnesota, affordable care act, American Health Care Act, obamacare, Trumpcare
Funding Order Language May Be Bad News For Dayton Says Law Professor
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A judge has signed off on an order that temporarily funds Minnesota’s legislature, but the way it is written may indicate that judge may ultimately rule against Governor Dayton according Hamline law professor David Schultz. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, david schultz, John Guthman, Mark Dayton
Politics Behind Silencing Voice For Women At MN Capitol
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The state office that informs Minnesota lawmakers about the job and pay-related challenges faced by women in the state has been eliminated. Minnesota lawmakers outlawed staffing the Office on the Economic Status of Women and eliminated all its funding. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate
Speaker Daudt Plans Appeal If Legislature Loses Case Vs. Dayton
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Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt says the Legislature will appeal its case over Gov. Mark Dayton’s line item to the Minnesota Supreme Court should it lose in Ramsey County District Court. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Kurt Daudt, Mark Dayton
Video: MN Legislature Vs. Gov. Dayton In Court
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A Ramsey County Judge hears the legislature’s case against Governor Mark Dayton’s line-item veto of their funding. Both sides what the judge to decide the constitutionality of the veto so they can negotiate. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Kurt Daudt, Mark Dayton
ACLU Video Shows Worthington Police Beating Motorist
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The American Civil Liberties Union is calling for an investigation after releasing dash cam video of a Worthington, MN police officer pulling a motorist out of a car and beating him. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Police/Community Relations, ACLU, Minnesota ACLU
Video: Officer Yanez Shoots Philando Castile
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Police dash cam video of officer Jeronimo Yanez firing seven shots into Philando Castile’s car. Yanez was acquitted by a jury last Friday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Philando Castile
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case
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A US Supreme Court ruling on the Wisconsin case could alter how district lines are drawn in the future, which could impact which party controls Congress. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Voter Suppression, Wisconsin, Gerrymandering, US Supreme Court
Big Utility Rate Hikes Could Hit Northeast Minnesota
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A big utility rate hike could hit northeastern Minnesota, but a watchdog group says that won’t happen without a fight. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Energy, Minnesota, Minnesota Power
For Some, Senate Healthcare Bill Looks Like ‘Life or Death’
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People who got health coverage under the Affordable Care Act – including some who credit it with saving their lives – are watching the U.S. Senate carefully, as its version of ACA “repeal and replace” legislation is being drafted. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health Care, Virginia, American Health Care Act, obamacare
Women’s March Is Springboard For Rep. Paulsen Challenger Alicia Donahue
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Alicia Donahue says she was inspired by the organizing work she did for the Women’s March in St. Paul that drew more about 100,000 people. She says the “momentum” of that event is one of the reasons she “decided I’m ready to take that fight to Washington.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: CD3, Minnesota, Dean Phillips, Erik Paulsen, Pro-Choice
MN Steps Up to Prevent Workplace Bullying
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Millions of Americans are bullied at work or are aware of toxic behavior on the job. Advocates in Minnesota are working to make it as taboo as other forms of abuse. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Labor/Unions, Minnesota, bullying, mape
Mobile Market Delivers Community, Tears Of Joy
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Leah Porter set out to bring healthy, affordable food to people who don’t normally have access to it. Her Mobile Market accomplished that, but it brought a few surprises as well—a better connected and compassionate community.
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Filed under: Minnesota, Civic Buzz, Food Desert, League of Women Voters, Leah Porter, Mobile Market
State Medical Malpractice Laws Could Be Weakened By Congress
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Medical malpractice laws in Iowa, Minnesota and other states would be nullified under a measure in Congress that could be voted on this week.
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Filed under: Health Care, Iowa, Minnesota, Steve King
Rep. Paulsen Challenger Dean Phillips Draws Crowd, Tears, And Raises Hopes
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Congressional candidate Dean Phillips didn’t expect crying at his first town hall.
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Filed under: CD3, Dean Phillips, Erik Paulsen
Post-Election Stress From Politics Increasing In Workplace
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The American Psychological Association says stress on the job has increased since the presidential election, and blames it partly on political divisions among co-workers.
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