Health and human services budget has mixed impacts on community
When the 2011 Minnesota Legislature’s special session adjourned July 20, Minnesotans with disabilities and their families faced a dizzying array […]
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Monthly Archives: August 2011
UCare – September 2011 Issue Sponsor
UCare (www.ucare.org) is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health care coverage plans and administrative services to more than 230,000 […]
Not in Kansas any more- Challenges created by shutdown, budget decisions
For organizations that serve Minnesotans with disabilities, the historic state shutdown and its aftermath have created a flurry of activities […]
Award banquet preparations continue
It’s the best party of the year for Minnesota’s disability community. And you and your friends can make it better. […]
Minnesota: Budget balancing or a lack of due process? -A historical perspective on past state impasses
During the government shutdown in July, Ramsey County District Court Judge Kathleen Gearin ruled that certain government functions must be […]
Editor’s Column – August 2011
The state shutdown was truly a catastrophe. Although disappointing, Gov. Dayton made the right decision. He did what had to […]
Metro Transit bus/rail service dodged a bullet, avoid deeper cuts
Twin Cities bus and rail transit are among the state-supported services that dodged a bullet during the 2011 special session […]
State government shutdown/special session: The end of the end
Here is an overview from Courage Center of the 2011 Minnesota Legislature special session. The end of the longest shutdown […]
Berglin leaves legacy of service on health, human services issues
Sen. Linda Berglin, DFL-Minneapolis, is calling it quits. The longtime state legislator, considered to be the most knowledgeable state lawmaker […]
Regional News in Review – August 2011
Firefighters’ calendar is for a good cause Six St. Paul firefighters are appearing in a 2012 calendar that will benefit […]
Minnesota State Fair offers many options for accessibility
Planning to attend the Great Minnesota Get-Together, the 2011 Minnesota State Fair? Many accessibility options are available but planning ahead […]
People and Places – August 2011
Hewitt Named New Director of University of Minnesota RTC Amy Hewitt, PhD, has been selected as the new Director of […]
Radio Talking Book – August 2011
Life after Government Shutdown When Radio Talking Book staff returned from three weeks of Government Shutdown, we were faced with […]
The August 2011 Issue
Here’s the entire August 2011 Issue in .pdf format. Enjoy!
