Minnesota News

29
Mar
Here’s what labor policy bills will likely pass in Minnesota — and other labor news

Here’s what labor policy bills will likely pass in Minnesota — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly roundup of labor news in Minnesota
7 min read
27
Mar
MyPillow is getting evicted from a warehouse, but Lindell says it’s not used anymore

MyPillow is getting evicted from a warehouse, but Lindell says it’s not used anymore

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer MyPillow is getting evicted from one of two Shakopee warehouses it leases, but CEO Mike
2 min read
27
Mar
Highlights from Walz’s state of the state: Education, infrastructure and gun control

Highlights from Walz’s state of the state: Education, infrastructure and gun control

“Tonight, I’m proud to report that the state of our state is strong, and one of the main reasons is because the kids of our state are better equipped to thrive,” Walz said.
4 min read
22
Mar
Minnesota governor says public option won’t happen this year — and other labor news

Minnesota governor says public option won’t happen this year — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota
9 min read
19
Mar
Minneapolis police chief: We may have to stop investigating property crimes

Minneapolis police chief: We may have to stop investigating property crimes

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has had a relatively successful tenure since arriving in
4 min read
18
Mar
Walz proposes $226 million supplemental budget

Walz proposes $226 million supplemental budget

Walz said his proposal for this year’s supplemental budget is intentionally small and will keep Minnesota on “solid fiscal footing.”
4 min read
16
Mar

State response to misclassification is ‘uncoordinated and inadequate’ — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota
8 min read
29
Feb
Minnesota’s fiscal outlook improves; budget agency urges caution

Minnesota’s fiscal outlook improves; budget agency urges caution

However, the state still faces a looming deficit — or “structural imbalance” — in future years, as spending will outpace revenue.
5 min read
27
Feb
Lawmakers pushing for child care subsidy program

Lawmakers pushing for child care subsidy program

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer Most Minnesota families with young children could qualify for child care assistance under a subsidy
4 min read
22
Feb
Compromise reached on school resource officers bill

Compromise reached on school resource officers bill

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Republican and Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmakers appear to have struck a compromise on rules to govern cops’
3 min read