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GOP Forces College Students to Pay More.
Friday, June 19th, 2015
Thanks to GOP legislators, those attending Minnesota’s seven state universities will see their tuition increase for the first time since 2012. The Star Tribune writes: “Tuition will climb an average …
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Minnesota Republicans Leave Greater Minnesota Behind.
Friday, June 19th, 2015
In November 2014, Minnesota Republicans promised voters in Greater Minnesota that they would put their priorities first. Now that the legislative session is over, it’s clear that didn’t happen. MPR …
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Gov. Dayton Fought for $125 Million More for Schools and Won.
Monday, June 15th, 2015
The legislative special session is over, and the results are a mixed bag for Minnesotans across the state. Governor Dayton fought for and won $125 million more in funding for …
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Workers Call for an End to Wage Theft.
Wednesday, June 10th, 2015
Workers from over 50 stores in the Twin Cities area gathered outside of Macy’s in downtown Minneapolis at 6 AM yesterday morning to strike, calling for higher wages, an end to …
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GOP Refused to Vote on Stand-Alone Avian Flu Bill.
Monday, June 8th, 2015
Minnesota turkey farmers are battling a crisis. As of the beginning of June, 103 reported cases of the avian flu outbreak were reported in Minnesota, costing nearly 8.4 million birds’ …
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High-Speed Internet Is A Necessity For Greater Minnesota.
Saturday, May 30th, 2015
Most of us know the irritation that is slow internet, especially when it comes to services that require streaming, such as conference calls over Google Hangout or video chats over …
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Minnesota Educators Emphasize How Preschool Is Invaluable.
Friday, May 29th, 2015
The importance of early childhood education has been at the forefront of legislative discussion in Minnesota because experts say our budget surplus gives lawmakers a “profound opportunity” for a “transformative …
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Tuition Hikes Courtesy Of The House GOP.
Friday, May 29th, 2015
Considering the state is currently sitting on a $2 billion surplus, it seems now would be a good time for legislators to support middle-class families–especially since that includes college students, …