While the 2021 legislative session is technically over, it ain’t over ‘til it’s over. There’s still time to call on elected leaders to make real progress for Minnesotans and pass
2021 Legislative Session
Prescription Drug Affordability Board Hearing at #MNleg
Join us for the this hearing of HF801, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board bill, which would rein in out of control drug costs by establishing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
This Week at the Capitol: Paid Time to Care, Lower Rx Costs, democracy and more
It’s a busy week at the State Capitol. On Friday, Minnesota’s $1.6 billion budget surplus was announced. Today, instead of a real solution to out of control health care costs
Minnesota lawmakers introduce board to regulate drug prices
Travis Paulson, a lifelong Type 1 diabetic, said he found himself rationing insulin and other medications after losing his job and home during the 2008 financial crisis. Paulson, an advocate
#PaidSickDays Are How We Keep Each Other Healthy
No one should have to choose between caring for themselves or a loved one and earning a paycheck. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that we are all connected – and that paid sick time is a public health issue.
NEWS RELEASE: Legislators, Workers, & Faith Leaders Speak Out on Urgent Need for Paid Sick Time
Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time bill would allow workers to accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year. Paid sick time means being able to comfort a sick child, go to the doctor, take time to address domestic abuse, get a COVID test, or seek safety without having to worry about losing pay or getting fired. Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth already have paid sick day ordinances in place.
Earned Sick and Safe Time Hearing at #MNleg
Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time bill (H.F.7) would allow workers to accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year as an employment benefit. Paid sick time
2021 Legislative Session
My name is Kenza and I’m the public affairs director at TakeAction Minnesota. Today is the first day of the 2021 legislative session. We are thrilled to start this incredibly
2021 Statewide Campaigns
Care, Climate, COVID-19 Relief and a people-centered democracy This election season, voters across the country made their voices loud and clear electing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. In Minnesota, a