Legislative updates Before the Minnesota Legislature adjourns this month, we’ll include more legislative updates in these newsletters. From MinnPost, here’s an article on “Six things that could get done at the Minnesota Legislature before the end of the 2022 session.” The issues the article highlights include budget & taxes (the state budget surplus), public safety, drought relief, liquor and gambling bills, Unemploy... Read More
All the info you need for our 20th anniversary centralized in one place! Please remember to register for our 20th anniversary celebration, “Building Shared Prosperity in Minnesota,” happening on April 11th! You can now find all the information for the event (time, registration info, program/agenda, etc.) on our website under the “G & J 20th Anniversary” tab. Hover over the tab for related pages, such as the ful... Read More
Get your ticket today for G & J’s 20th anniversary celebration on April 11! Tickets are available now for our 20th anniversary celebration on April 11! You can read about the event and register on this Eventbrite page. The event is free and virtual. Donations in honor of our anniversary are welcome at https://www.growthandjustice.org/support. More speakers and details will be announced soon. Democracy, Voter Rights &... Read More
Where to get tested for COVID-19 before the holidays If you’re heading anywhere for the holidays, here’s an Axios article that compiles options for COVID-19 testing in Minnesota beforehand. As it states, some state-run testing sites have extended hours this week— at these sites you can take a PCR or rapid antigen test for free. Through the Minnesota Department of Health, you can order a free saliva test to take at home (... Read More
Headwaters community food and water bill To read about some action happening on the environmental resilience front, take a look at this newsletter with stories on the Headwaters Community Food & Water Bill, which creates an economic resiliency program.“Stories from the Homefront 2030” gives anecdotes about the promise shown by programs and initiatives through the bill, such as the Pollinator Landscapes Program, ‘Summ... Read More