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Governor Dayton and DFL Legislature Raised Taxes on the Rich for All Day K and Education.
Monday, July 28th, 2014
In 2011, after the state’s longest government shutdown on record, Republican lawmakers borrowed $700 million from Minnesota’s schools in order to balance the budget. This left the state indebted $2.1 …
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Wisconsin: Continuing To Do Worse Than Minnesota.
Monday, July 28th, 2014
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.
Friday, July 25th, 2014
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.
Friday, July 25th, 2014
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Progressive Roundup: Unions, Bad Boss Tax, Increased Education Initiatives.
Friday, July 25th, 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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Minnesota Senators Back Bill to Overide Hobby Lobby Ruling.
Monday, July 21st, 2014
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.
Friday, July 18th, 2014
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.
Friday, July 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 …