by Jacob | Apr 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
As the Pioneer Press reports, “government pension plans are paying out more than they are taking in.” According to the latest valuation reports, state public pensions should have $16 billion more in investments right now to pay for future retirement...
by Jacob | Apr 5, 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 D’Andre Anthony Gordon, a 2nd year student at Hamline...
by Jacob | Mar 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Citizens League supports a bipartisan bill (HF 3917) now moving through the state’s House of Representatives introducing reforms for the Metropolitan Council. The proposed reforms closely resemble the recommendations that came out of our Met Council Task...
by Jacob | Mar 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
New addition to staff brings outstanding reputation in community engagement, government relations, and policy development. The Citizens League has announced Angelica Klebsch as its new Director of Policy. In this role, she will lead all efforts related to developing...
by Jacob | Mar 20, 2018 | Capitol Pathways, Uncategorized
By Kalia Xiong, Capitol Pathways Program Manager Citizens League’s Capitol Pathways program continues during the 2018 legislative session, where college students of color gain experience in and around Minnesota’s Capitol. Interns came together this past...
by Jacob | Mar 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
EDTalks returned last month to a sold out crowd at Icehouse in Minneapolis. Many thanks to our two speakers, Maren Henderson, Evaluation Specialist for Minneapolis Public Schools, and Jamie Williams, a restorative practices consultant, trainer, teacher and peacemaking...
