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ENEWS: Minneapolis educator strike & workforce news
Minneapolis educator strike Yesterday marked the ninth day of Minneapolis teachers striking for higher wages, better mental health support, reduced class sizes, and more. Check out this list of updates on negotiations from Fox 9— Minneapolis Public Schools said yesterday that they “believed progress was being made” with current negotiations centered on benefits, specifically an offer of a 7% raise for teachers, the artic... Read More
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ENEWS: 20th anniversary tickets available, redistricting, & Widening Inequality in MN
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
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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: Racial Equity Dividends, Democracy Backsliding, Smart Investments in MN Students
Center for Economic Inclusion’s work featured in Star Tribune The Star Tribune recently published an article (written by Dee DePass) on the Minnesota Racial Equity Dividends Index created by the Center for Economic Inclusion. The Racial Equity Dividends Index allows companies to register and “assess their equity and inclusion progress against 37 ‘standards of excellence’ used to build racially inclusive workplaces ... Read More
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ENEWS: Environmental resilience stories & resources
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
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