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Wisconsin: Continuing To Do Worse Than Minnesota.

Once in a while, it’s important to take a break from reveling in being the third best state in the nation to make a living and reflect on how we …
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Gov. Dayton is Working for Us.

Are we better off now than we were four years ago? Back then, Minnesota faced a $5 billion deficit and we were in the midst of a deep recession. Luckily, …
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Gov. Mark Dayton: Working For Us.

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Progressive Roundup: Unions, Bad Boss Tax, Increased Education Initiatives.

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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Minnesota Senators Back Bill to Overide Hobby Lobby Ruling.

After the disappointing Hobby Lobby ruling earlier this month, Democratic U.S. Senators joined together to author a bill to override the Supreme Court decision. Both of our Senators, Al Franken …
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Twin Cities Boasts Lowest Unemployment Rate Of Any Metro Area In Nation.

The U.S. Department of Labor released its most recent unemployment statistics for May 2014, and the Twin Cities metro region topped the list. The region holds a 4 percent unemployment …
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Progressive Roundup: HIV Decreases, Mayo Clinic, Shrinking Deficit.

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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Closing the Achievement Gap Once and For All.

The achievement gap, a term used to describe gaps in achievement between students of different races and genders in schools, has been a focus of American politics since the 1960s. …