by Jacob | May 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Come celebrate a successful third year for the Minnesota Capitol Pathways internship program for college students of color. For the 2018 Legislative Session, 33 interns were hosted by 33 various organizations including: Office of the Secretary of State, the Minnesota...
by Jacob | May 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Committee members convene for first meeting, embarking on four-month study on ordinance options for Saint Paul. We kicked off our Minimum Wage Study Committee last week with our first meeting. Members of the committee — made up of diverse backgrounds, interests...
by Jacob | May 7, 2018 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized, Voice
Citizens Speak By Amy Goetzman Photos by Stephanie Glaros The young people who’ve participated in Capitol Pathways, up close and personal When the people who make policy at the local, state, and federal level don’t resemble the people whose lives are directly...
by Jacob | May 2, 2018 | Uncategorized, Voice
Conversation Starters By Mo Perry At ManyOne, legislators leave political labels at the door and explore essential issues Above photo: ManyOne participants, state representatives Dario Anselmo (R-49A) and Frank Hornstein (DFL-61A) In an ideal world, a legislator’s job...
by Jacob | May 1, 2018 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized
As the 2018 Legislative Session continues, so does our Capitol Pathways internship program, providing opportunities at the Capitol for college students of color. Part of our 33-student cohort this year is Stephany Lopez, a 1st year student at the University of...
by Jacob | Apr 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
After an initial scoping project completed this year, an independent study committee will convene to answer key questions that were identified. The Citizens League is convening an independent study committee to answer key questions surrounding a minimum wage ordinance...
