Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Minnesota Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Minnesota The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Minnesota. Sep 28, 2023 Crystal Weise, Lilith Fellowes-Granda, David Correa
Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow ArticleSep 7, 2023 Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow Since 2018, six states and three local governments have enacted laws that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards for sectors of the economy. Sep 7, 2023 Aurelia Glass, David Madland
Minnesota is transforming its nursing home industry with a model that empowers workers In the NewsJun 16, 2023 Minnesota is transforming its nursing home industry with a model that empowers workers David Madland explains how the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Act can improve the nursing home industry by setting minimum workplace standards for the sector. Jun 16, 2023 Minnesota Reformer David Madland
8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota ReportJun 6, 2023 8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota In Minnesota, violent crime is increasingly fueled by firearms, as the state lacks foundational gun control laws that would improve public safety and save lives. Jun 6, 2023 Allison Jordan
A new North Star on paid leave from the North Star State In the NewsMay 19, 2023 A new North Star on paid leave from the North Star State Molly Weston Williamson explains the national importance of Minnesota becoming the first state in the Midwest to guarantee paid leave. May 19, 2023 the Minnesota Reformer Molly Weston Williamson
Fast Facts About Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law Fact SheetMay 19, 2023 Fast Facts About Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law With the governor’s signature, Minnesota’s new legislation will guarantee paid family and medical leave to nearly all workers, starting in 2026. May 19, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All ReportMay 4, 2023 5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All State governments are taking the lead in implementing no-cost school meal programs to eliminate administrative and financial burdens for students, families, and school staff. May 4, 2023 Allie Pearce, Akilah Alleyne, Anona Neal
5 Ways Governors and Mayors Can Leverage Federal Investments ArticleFeb 24, 2023 5 Ways Governors and Mayors Can Leverage Federal Investments State and local leaders are poised to build on the foundation of federal investment to address their communities’ economic needs. Feb 24, 2023 Lily Roberts
How States Can Build Bridges by Smoothing Medicaid-to-Marketplace Coverage Transitions ReportFeb 14, 2023 How States Can Build Bridges by Smoothing Medicaid-to-Marketplace Coverage Transitions To minimize the disruption of health insurance churn, particularly for low-income people, state policymakers should take action to ease enrollment transitions between Medicaid and marketplace coverage. Feb 14, 2023 Natasha Murphy, Sarah Millender
Minnesota Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyJan 30, 2023 Minnesota Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Minnesota House of Representatives’ Committee on Elections Finance and Policy in support of H.F. 117, a bill to stop political spending by foreign-influenced U.S. corporations. Jan 30, 2023 Michael Sozan
A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ ArticleDec 15, 2022 A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ In the second installment in a three-part series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund look at Leech Lake Tribal College’s law enforcement degree program and the college’s work on cultural revitalization and basic needs insecurity. Dec 15, 2022 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel
Early Learning in the United States: 2021 Fact SheetDec 14, 2021 Early Learning in the United States: 2021 These state fact sheets provide data on access to affordable child care for families, compensation for child care providers, and economic benefits of increased public investment in early learning. Dec 14, 2021 MK Falgout