Advocates make a strong return for 2023 legislative rally days
And we’re back! Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies have enjoyed a return to the halls of state government during the […]
Public Affairs
New 16-bed mental health center eyed for West St. Paul location
by Kevin D. Hendricks – West St. Paul Reader After a hearing packed by almost 100 people December 13, the West […]
Preparations for 2023 session take place in face of uncertainty
The clock is ticking toward the start of the 2023 Minnesota Legislature. Disability advocacy organizations and their allies are putting […]
Subminimum wage reform is eyed
Moving disabled people out of subminimum wage work and into better-paying jobs is the goal of an $10.5 million initiative […]
New Fairview hospital wins final state approval
A new, $62 million St. Paul hospital that will serve people with mental illness is moving ahead, despite red flags […]
Gummies and chews are now available for medical cannabis patients
Patients registered in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program will be eligible to buy gummies and chews from the state’s medical cannabis […]
Lawmakers ran out the clock, headed for a special session?
Minnesota’s 2022 legislative session wound down May 23 without action on many major bills, much to the consternation of disability […]
Many questions are remaining as lawmakers eyeing session’s end
Many questions, tempered with very cautious optimism, swirl around the state capitol as the 2022 Minnesota Legislature enters its final […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accessibility will be focus during upcoming session
by Jane McClure Accessibility on many levels and in many forms will again be a theme at the state capitol […]
Get ready for rally days
Although the buses won’t roll and the capitol rotunda won’t echo with chants and cheers, it’s still time to make […]
State lawmakers hurry to earmark $550,000
A requirement in state law that could divert $550,000 dollars away from programs for people with disabilities is being contested […]
Challenging times ahead at the state capitol as session starts
The January 5 start of the 2021 Minnesota Legislature has advocacy groups hurrying to get final bill and policy details […]
People with disabilities must have priority in vaccine process
First and foremost, I would like to give my sincere gratitude to Gov. Tim Walz for keeping all Minnesotans safe […]
