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Jun
Sen. Smith, Lt. Gov Flanagan highlight tribal rights in the face of U.S. Supreme court ruling

Sen. Smith, Lt. Gov Flanagan highlight tribal rights in the face of U.S. Supreme court ruling

Smith told the room full of tribal leaders that she will “do everything in my power to protect and strengthen tribal sovereignty.”
4 min read
06
Jun
Minnesota Democrats take a new approach to crime and prisons

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.
7 min read
05
Jun
How Minnesota will spend $1 billion on housing

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.
4 min read
04
Jun
Gregg Mast: Unprecedented investments poised to make Minnesota an energy innovation hotspot

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
4 min read
04
Jun
The cost of managing Minnesota’s deer: 33 million bucks

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.
2 min read
04
Jun
What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 education bill

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.
6 min read
01
Jun
What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 tax bill

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.
6 min read