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Some Republicans not sold on eliminating MN Care
April 1, 2015
Eliminating a public health care program called MinnesotaCare could end up being a critical part of the budget plan adopted by the Republican-controlled Minnesota House. But at least one Republican
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Minnesota Shawshank Redemption—Second Chance Law Brings Hope and New Revenue
In the ubiquitous epic Shawshank Redemption convict Andy Dufresne counsels: “Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies.” Unlike Andy,
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GOP Restart Wage Debate With Talk Of Tips
House Republicans reignited a debate over the minimum wage Monday with a move to exempt some servers, bartenders and other tipped workers from future hikes — a likely non-starter for
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VIDEO: League of Women Voters speaker believes felons need second chance at jobs, voting
Justice 4 All, a Twin Cities-based organization, promotes giving the thousands of Minnesotans with criminal records a second chance at becoming productive members of society. Justin Terrell, program manager for
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A Push for Sick Leave: “Everyone Benefits When Minnesota Benefits”
A new push for earned sick leave could mean more employees get “Minnesota Benefits.” According to TakeAction Minnesota, 1 million state workers – four in 10 – can’t take time
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Campaign Wants Guaranteed Sick Days For Workers
A statewide coalition of labor, faith and community organizations are kicking off a campaign called “Minnesota Benefits.” The campaign is pushing to help pass earned sick and safe time guarantees
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Minnesota workers organize to push for paid sick time
Workers advocating for paid sick time have kicked off a campaign to back proposed legislation in Minnesota. The employees call their coordinated effort “Minnesota Benefits” and held an event Tuesday
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Group Pushes for Paid Sick Time for All Minnesotans
It can be an impossible choice. Going to work, or caring for a sick child, but without pay. Or going to work sick, so you don’t miss out on wages.
