The Minnesota Police Accountability Act was one of the key pieces of business passed during the state’s second 2020 special legislative session. The act, signed into law July 23 by…
Author: Jane McClure
Key business isn't done with gridlock, disputes at capitol
A July special session of the Minnesota Legislature is coming up, as state lawmakers failed to pass several key measures when they met June 12-20. The week-long special session adjourned…
Disability advocates frustrated by lack of action
Despite a national outcry for change in the wake of George Floyd’s death, efforts toward law enforcement reform continue to hit roadblocks at the state and federal levels. Minnesota’s special…
Providers on verge of collapse
Providers of work and social activities for Minnesotans with disabilities are in crisis, with many facing massive cutbacks or even closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Clients with…
Special session looms in June as state lawmakers' work stalled
It’s on to extra innings for the 2020 Minnesota Legislature. The regular session sputtered to a halt May 18, with many disability issues unresolved. As Access Press went to press,…
More awareness of independent living is goal of new state plan
Keeping the independent living philosophy at the forefront throughout Minnesota is a focus for the Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (MNSILC). The 21-member council is preparing its 2021-2023 plan for…