by Andrea Zuber, CEO, The Arc Minnesota The Arc Minnesota celebrates the establishment of a task force to phase out subminimum wage. The practice of paying people less than minimum…
Category: Commentary
Tim's Desk -- August 2021
Well, as you know, it’s been a long hot month. The one blessing is the humidity has been staying low, which makes it much more tolerable. I do enjoy the…
Tim's Desk -- July 2021
I’m writing this toward the end of June, so I can’t really know what the weather’s like the day you’re reading this, but the summer started with a scorching, long…
Start thinking about elections
As in-person events return in Minnesota, those who attend community festivals and fairs may see a familiar sight. Booths urging everyone to register to vote are a fixture at many…
Letter: Diary of a Lobbyist
To the editor: 2020-2021 has been extremely difficult for the disability community. For two years, I have tried to get legislation passed, working with Rep. Jim Davnie (DFL-Minneapolis) and Sen.…
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