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Progressive Roundup: Indexing, Health, Transportation and Events.

Every week, Alliance for a Better Minnesota will highlight the important work being done in the progressive community. Focusing on issues that impact Minnesotan’s lives, this important work helps Minnesota …
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Senator Franken Works to Protect Consumers in Potential Merger Deal.

There’s a big deal brewing in the cable and internet industry. Comcast is attempting to acquire Time Warner, with a whopping $45 billion price tag. But, not so many people …
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Republican Minnesota House Member Becomes Internet Famous for Controversial Tweet.

A Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives became internet famous on Sunday for a tweet some called racist. After his explanation for the tweet was disproved, the representative …
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500 Students Rally for Legislature to do What’s Right.

Hundred of students rallied at the State Capitol Monday in support of the Safe and Supportive Schools Act, a bill to provide a school environment that is safe and free …
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Gov. Dayton Wants to Make State Government Better.

Have you ever tried interacting with state government and gotten frustrated? The good news is that Gov. Dayton has your back. He just unveiled a comprehensive proposal to make state …
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All Women Deserve Protection From Domestic Violence.

In the U.S., one in four women are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives. On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, …
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Governor Dayton’s Outstanding Response to Minnesota’s Propane Crisis.

This winter will be one for the books. We have reached a whole new level of cold. A completely different planet of cold. Mars cold. The extreme weather has made …
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Minnesota’s Forecast is Progressively Sunny.

Last year, Governor Dayton and our progressive leaders passed a responsibly balanced budget. This may sound like a small thing, but for years in Minnesota it never happened. The GOP …