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MN Jobs Numbers Continue Climbing.
Thursday, November 20th, 2014
Hey Minnesota- want even more great news? New jobs numbers from the Department of Employment and Economic Development show Minnesota’s economy is still on the right track. Minnesota employers added …
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Troubling Student Loan Debt Numbers.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014
Minnesota has a student loan debt problem, like many states across the country. A new report shows that Minnesota ranks fifth in the nation for student debt and fourth in …
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Progressive Roundup: Unemployment Down, Twin Cities LGBT Win.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014
Every week, Alliance for a Better Minnesota will highlight the important work being done in the progressive community. Focusing on issues that impact Minnesotans’ lives, this important work helps Minnesota …
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Congratulations to Sen. Franken and Gov. Dayton!
Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Last week the voters of Minnesota finally had the chance to cast a decision regarding our elected officials. And for Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton, those decisions delivered a …
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#Pointergate.
Friday, November 7th, 2014
Structural racism is a real thing. That became clear last night when KSTP heavily promoted and ran a TV news story alleging that Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges “flashed a gang …
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Progressive Roundup: Happy Retirees, Award-Winning Teachers.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
Every week, Alliance for a Better Minnesota will highlight the important work being done in the progressive community. Focusing on issues that impact Minnesotans’ lives, this important work helps Minnesota …
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Governor Dayton Delivers For All of Minnesota.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
In a state like Minnesota, where so much of our economy relies on Greater Minnesota, it’s critical that the people in charge do their job for the entirety of the …
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Jimmy John’s Making Workers Sign Oppressive Noncompete Agreements.
Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
You might want to re-think your go-to sandwich shop after you hear this: Ever heard of a “noncompete agreement”? It’s an agreement that companies sometimes ask employees to sign in …