When the 2011 Minnesota Legislature convenes on Jan. 4, activists and self-advocates in the state’s disability community will be working with new people in positions of leadership—including in the governor’s…
Tag: 2010 Legislative Session
Legislative session brings mixed results for community
For Minnesota’s disability community, the 2010 legislative session may be remembered, like so many others, as one which there could have been much worse consequences. As it turned out, most…
Tough decisions loom as legislative session goes on
Tough decisions lie ahead as the Minnesota Legislature heads into its final weeks. While a compromise has been reached to preserve at least part of General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC),…
Arc families decry budget cuts and impacts
State elected officials are not providing the necessary leadership to protect persons with disabilities from harmful cuts to human services, according The Arc of Minnesota, an advocacy group for persons…