Changes afoot at Minnesota Legislature, cabinet
by Jane McClure Lots of new faces and familiar faces in new roles will greet self-advocates when the Minnesota Legislature […]
Public Affairs
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 […]
Pandemic shaped a remarkable, trying year
January 2020 2020 began with notable retirements. Minnesota Department of Human Services Director for Disability Services Alex Bartolic stepped down. […]
