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ENEWS: Child Care: Another Crisis Emerging out of the Pandemic
A hurdle for economic revival The New York Times published a feature on the child care crisis emerging out of the pandemic-induced economic collapse, using New York City as an example of how reopening plans and conflicts with child care in the fall could present a huge barrier to rebuilding the economy. The article broaches the concern that the country doesn’t have a “serious solution” for a child care crisis. &l... Read More
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ENEWS: Climate Action Day, Teachers of Color, Genuine Progress Indicator
Clean Energy and Climate Action Day March 13 Your voice is critical. The time for action is now. At the state capitol and wherever you live, Minnesotans are mobilizing for climate action and renewable energy. Growth & Justice urges you to pitch in however you can, and to register and get involved with us on Clean Energy and Climate Action Day on March 13. The day will begin with advocacy train... Read More
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ENEWS: Rural Social Contract, New Demographic Tool, Diversity Spreading Far
A New Social Contract for Rural Minnesota A well-reasoned essay outlining what it really takes to build a stronger rural Minnesota was published Sunday July 29 on the cover of the Star Tribune’s Opinion Exchange section. The author is Jim Mulder, retired executive director of the Association of Minnesota Counties and a Growth & Justice Policy Fellow. Mulder warned against regional and partisan divisiveness ... Read More
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ENEWS: On Renewable Goals, Suspension Data, and Minnesota Care
Major Progress on Renewable Goals Evidence continues to mount showing big strides in Minnesota toward cleaner, more efficient energy. The 2018 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook listed these highlights in its Minnesota's report: We now rank 9th out of all 50 states for overall energy efficiency programs (up from a rank of 10th place last year). In 2017, annual solar capacity additions surpassed wind energy additions... Read More
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ENEWS: Environmental Equity, Greenstep Cities, and the Graduation Gap
Just Solar and a People’s Movement Assembly Minnesota’s business owners are investing in renewable energy as never before, mainly because it’s more profitable than ever and it’s advantageous for our state’s economy relative to other states with fossil fuel industries. But it’s imperative to keep in mind how social and racial justice must be more closely connected to a cleaner environment and clima... Read More
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