Many questions, tempered with very cautious optimism, swirl around the state capitol as the 2022 Minnesota Legislature enters its final days in May. Many disability community initiatives are still in…
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Efforts to combat COVID-19 continue in state
Minnesota’s ongoing efforts to counter COVID-19 continue. As case numbers and variants change, state leaders urge Minnesotans with disabilities to be mindful of available resources. The Centers for Disease Control…
Ripples seen statewide with care
The care crisis, with its health care worker shortage and rising rates of worker burnout, is having a ripple effect throughout the state. A Minnesota Department of Health survey and…
Drive-through lane debate raises accessibility issues
In Minneapolis and St. Paul, debates over drive-through services are playing out in different ways. The issues are being watched closely by people with disabilities who fear losing accommodations. In…
Academies fare well in first round
2022 is not only a bonding year at the Minnesota Legislature, it also could become the largest bonding year in state history. Gov. Tim Walz has put forward a $2.73…
Bill deadlines approaching, but questions remain
A month into the 2022 legislative session, Minnesotans with disabilities are continuing to track an array of bills. More about how those bills will fare will be known March 25.…