Many people with disabilities lack job opportunities and have had their housing upended because of Minnesota’s dire worker shortage. As the first bill deadline of the 2022 Minnesota Legislature passed…
Category: Editorials
Editorial - April 2022
Equity in broadband access would benefit all Minnesotans One lasting lesson of the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t taught in classrooms or at makeshift desks in students’ homes. Too many Greater Minnesota…
Remember that in drive-through debates, not all of us walk
Climate change is one of the most serious issues the world faces. Many of the greenhouse gases that trap heat and make our planet warmer come from transportation. So it’s…
Disability issues come into focus at rallies
Making disability community voices heard at the Minnesota capitol continues to be a virtual process. Two of the regular session’s largest rallies, Disability Day at the Capitol and Mental Health…
Dire staffing shortages cause system collapse
For many people with disabilities, Minnesota’s care crisis has reached catastrophic levels. Staff shortages have been compounded by the COVID-19 omicron variant. Illness has swept many workplaces, forcing employees to…
Verification system is a concern
Electronic visit verification (EVV)’s upcoming rollout in Minnesota is sparking debate between state officials, caregivers and clients over how to best implement the federally mandated system. The need to curb…