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ENEWS: Legislative wrap-up, Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2021
Final legislative wrap-up Minnesota’s legislative session ended earlier this week. While the governor and leaders discussed a special session to wrap up work on issues that weren’t addressed before the session deadline, they have not yet reached an agreement on one. To read about where key issues stand after the end of the 2022 session, check out this article from the Duluth News Tribune. It covers tax cuts/rebate checks, public saf... Read More
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ENEWS: Save the date for G & J’s 20th anniversary celebration!
You are invited: Growth & Justice celebrates 20 years of good works on April 11! Please SAVE THE DATE and join us on April 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. (via Zoom) to celebrate and honor two decades of Growth & Justice’s research and partnerships to develop and advocate for public policy that makes Minnesota's economy more prosperous and fairer for all Minnesotans. The event features reflections forward through the lenses of the Minneso... Read More
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ENEWS: Economic justice, accountability & entrepreneurship
Racial Justice Committee Progress Report Our ALANA Community Brain Trust colleague Dr. Bruce Corrie of Concordia University (St. Paul) testified this past Monday in front of the House Ways & Means Committee to help give a progress report on adopting the recommendations of the House Select Committee on Racial Justice. You can see all the presentations at this link. Dr. Corrie emphasized the economic impact of discrimination at national, stat... Read More
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ENEWS: Black History Month, Rethinking MN Taxes, & more
Black History Month underway This week we give a shout-out to the start of Black History Month. Here's a great listing of events and ways to learn more from the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, and another from the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery, including a new exhibit, Early African Americans of Southeast Minnesota, by MAAHMG History Fellow Mica Anders. The exhibit runs at the museum Febr... Read More
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ENEWS: Voter Rights and Invest for Real Prosperity
Democracy, Voter Rights & Suppression, and Redistricting As mentioned in our last newsletter, we’re starting a new segment in e-news for updates and news concerning democracy, voter rights & suppression, redistricting, and other related topics. This week, we’re linking to coverage of efforts from President Biden and Democrats to pass a voting rights bill in Congress. If Democrats were able to change the filibuster, they coul... Read More
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