MN: Livable Wages/Working Families
Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN
A mix of policy updates and staffing boosts has helped to put wage theft enforcement on the radar in Minnesota, and officials leading the efforts are …
New MN Child Tax Credit aligns with economic justice efforts
With tax season winding down, efforts continue to spread the word about Minnesota's new Child Tax Credit. Outreach leaders say it's another way to …
MN debates jobless benefits for striking workers
Minnesota is among the states taking a closer look at extending unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike. A bill making its way through the …
Galvanizing efforts to prepare more builders and designers in MN
Representatives from the building and design trades will gather this weekend to showcase their professions to Minnesota youth. Organizers want to …
MN standards program could deter wage theft in construction trades
Non-union construction workers rallied in the Twin Cities on Thursday over renewed concerns about wage theft. In the push to build more affordable …
MN food shelves increasingly nimble in light of concerning data
Food shelves across Minnesota continue to adapt to record demand, that isn't showing any immediate signs of slowing down. This month, Hunger …
College degree attainment sees uneven growth for racial groups
The U.S. has seen an increase in the percentage of adults with a college degree, helping to boost lifetime earnings. But a new report shows the …
MN takes action against dairy company in major wage-theft case
Minnesota officials have announced what they call one of the largest wage-theft lawsuits in state history. The case involves a dairy operator …
Measuring scope of utility rate hike activity in MN
Temporary rate hikes sought by a handful of utilities in Minnesota are taking effect. Consumer advocates are still monitoring long-term proposals …
Helping low-income Minnesotans defray internet costs
Roughly 200,000 Minnesota households lack access to high-speed internet. Affordability is an issue for some, and two regions are ramping up outreach …
Despite cost debate, some MN businesses intrigued by paid-leave law
Minnesota is two years away from enacting its new paid leave law and while the debate over costs has resurfaced, some in the small business community …
'Made in America' items try to land on more holiday gift lists
With Thanksgiving behind us, Minnesotans are shifting their attention to holiday shopping. Spurred by encouraging public polling, those who make …