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Racial Equity

01/05/21
  • Racial Equity
  • Health Care
  • Immigration
  • Federal Issues
  • Income and Work

Economic recovery would be strengthened by immigrant-inclusive COVID response

With the onset of winter, it’s clear that the coronavirus and accompanying economic disruption will continue to be with...
10/30/20
  • Minnesota Budget
  • Racial Equity
  • Minnesota Budget Plans
  • Minnesota Taxes and Tax Plans

October special session legislation includes first-time efforts for equity in bonding package

Minnesota policymakers passed a long-awaited infrastructure package when they convened on October 12 for their fifth...
09/24/20
  • Racial Equity

Quick facts to understanding the Minneapolis Police Department budget

The killing of George Floyd in the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department sparked global protests and conversations...
08/14/20
  • Minnesota Budget
  • Racial Equity

Anti-racist principles would ensure equitable COVID recovery

Coronavirus is disproportionately harming the economic well-being and health of BIPOC communities and these impacts are rooted in systemic racism. Policymakers must respond with anti-racist policies that provide aid to those most in need, address structural racism to build broadly-shared prosperity, and strengthen state revenues in order to build equitable and inclusive communities for all.