Minnesota News 6 Jun 2023 · 7 min read Minnesota Democrats take a new approach to crime and prisons Many provisions are aimed at preparing prisoners for their release, making it easier for prisoners and former prisoners to get jobs, housing and education — all key factors in reducing recidivism. Read more
Minnesota News 5 Jun 2023 · 4 min read How Minnesota will spend $1 billion on housing Lawmakers also directed tens of millions of dollars more toward homelessness prevention and housing stability initiatives, which include rental assistance. Read more
Gregg Mast 4 Jun 2023 · 4 min read Gregg Mast: Unprecedented investments poised to make Minnesota an energy innovation hotspot By Gregg Mast, Minnesota Reformer In my two decades of working in the clean energy industry and engaging with the Minnesota Legislature, I have never before seen progress on energy Read more
Minnesota News 4 Jun 2023 · 2 min read The cost of managing Minnesota’s deer: 33 million bucks The bulk of the appropriation — $17 million — comes from the DNR’s “deer management account.” By law, money in that fund can only be spent on deer management and habitat improvement. Read more
Minnesota News 4 Jun 2023 · 6 min read What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 education bill The Minnesota Legislature during the 2023 session passed a sweeping education bill that boosted public spending for schools by nearly $2.3 billion. Read more
Minnesota Reformer 1 Jun 2023 · 6 min read What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 tax bill The tax bill includes a child tax credit and a working family credit, which is aimed at low-income families. The size of each depends on income. Read more