Minnesota State Legislature

Minnesota Senate holds first hearing about civil unrest in Minneapolis.

Twin Cities business representatives testified during a July 1 hearing about their experience in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder.
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The Law and Black Hair

Women of color have dealt with stigmas surrounding their hair for centuries. From the ancient world spanning into today's world,…
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Legislative shutdown on table. Who loses?

By: Sheila Regan, Freelance Community Journalist The Minnesota State Legislature recently passed a $21 million COVID-19 response package, but as the virus spreads, and the Minnesota State Legislature keeps open a possibility of shutting down session, others worry that under-represented communities might be left in the lurch. With so many events and spaces shutting down,…

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: Panel and Community Discussion

Watch a recent discussion on legislative action in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and hear from local leaders.
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The Minnesota State Capitol Moves on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

According to the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice, within Indian Country, nearly half of all Native women -…
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Losing a job unexpectedly is devastating

With unemployment insurance back in the news, as a governmental response to the economic impacts of Covid-19, here's a look…
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MN Anti-Sexual-Harassment Legislation Fails

A bill aimed directly at combating sexual harassment in the Minnesota Legislature won't be coming up for a vote this…
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Senator Shuts Down Student Who Brings Up Gun Bills

School of Environmental Studies senior Josh Groven demanded the Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee hear bills that would restrict guns. Sen.…
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