MinnPost: In report on effects of St. Paul minimum-wage hike, echoes of Minneapolis debate

by Jacob | Feb 22, 2018 | Uncategorized

News outlets are continuing to report on our recent findings surrounding a possible minimum wage increase in St. Paul.  Both the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune have taken a look at our scoping study. Today, MinnPost looks at the proposed increase, and our report:...

Star Tribune: St. Paul City Council hears first report on minimum wage hike

by Jacob | Feb 22, 2018 | Uncategorized

Our recently-completed scoping project regarding potential changes to the minimum wage in St. Paul continues to receive coverage after we presented findings to the St. Paul City Council, most recently in the Star Tribune. “About 50 people attended the first of...

Pioneer Press: Citizens League report on minimum wage in St. Paul lays out the stakes

by Jacob | Feb 20, 2018 | Uncategorized

We have just completed a scoping project regarding potential changes to the minimum wage in St. Paul. Commissioned by the Saint Paul Foundation, we began our work in November of 2017, identifying key questions, assessing data and research, and identifying key...

Report: Gathering Community Input on a Possible Minimum Wage Increase in St. Paul

by Jacob | Feb 19, 2018 | Uncategorized

The Citizens League was commissioned by The Saint Paul Foundation to help the city of St. Paul, its employers and employees, and residents explore questions related to and potential impacts of raising the minimum wage. From November 2017 to February 2018, the Citizens...

The next generation of Minnesota policy leaders of color

by Jacob | Feb 8, 2018 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized

We’re excited to begin our third year of our Capitol Pathways program by placing 33 college students of color from around the state with 33 government offices, nonprofits, corporate, law and lobbying firms where they can build experience and relationships in...