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Minnesota has much ground to make up on housing, panelists say

MANKATO — Panelists described Minnesota as being “behind the eight ball,” “in a significant hole” and “nowhere near” meeting housing needs during a discussion on the issue Wednesday.

Black voters in battleground states are a crucial voting bloc in 2024

Black voters will play a key role in determining who will win the 2024 presidential election. And while Black voters remain overwhelmingly Democratic and support President Joe Biden over former President Donald Trump, Biden's edge over Trump is changing. A new poll shows Trump ahead of Biden in five crucial battleground states, one being Nevada, over discontent about the economy and the war in Gaza - especially among young, voters of color. ...

Civic engagement has different meaning for Gen Z NYers / Public News Service

New research shows younger New Yorkers have different ideas about civic engagement. A Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement survey found Generation Z was less positive or increasingly neutral on almost three-quarters of civic terms. Terms ranking highest with the cohort included "freedom," "unity" and "community." Amy McIsaac, managing director for learning and experimentation at Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement, said a key takeaway is the most positive terms for Generation Z centered around racial equity. ...

WY governor to talk property tax shifts at TeleTown Hall / Public News Service

Gov. Mark Gordon will address Wyomingites this week to detail new avenues for property tax relief. Following the pandemic, property values in Wyoming increased and so did property taxes, which jumped nearly 50% between 2019 and 2023, according to the Wyoming Department of Revenue. ...

New MN law ends prison gerrymandering

Minnesota's legislative session wrapped up over the weekend with lawmakers banning so-called prison gerrymandering. The provision was part of an elections policy bill quickly signed by Gov. Tim Walz. ...

Legislative session ends Sunday, unclear if rideshare and other bills will become law

Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature started limiting debate to save time on Sunday. Under state law, 2024 session must end Sunday at midnight.

As Minnesota legislative session drawing to a close, unclear if rideshare and other bills will become law

On Sunday morning, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, said DFL leaders would cut debate to get bills across the finish line on time.

Rideshare driver pay, equal rights amendment still in flux as Minnesota lawmakers race the clock

With less than 48 hours left to vote in the legislative session, lawmakers prepared for marathon floor sessions to wrap up their work.

Black Children Are Overrepresented In Minnesota's Foster Care System. Here's What Is Being Done To Keep Black Families Together

Families and advocates have fought for reforms in the foster care system for eight years now. The Layla Jackson Law is currently being considered in the Minnesota state legislature.

Racial disparities in child protection prompt Minnesota legislation, federal complaint