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Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Jesus Gonzalez Ruiz

Meet Jesus Gonzalez Ruiz, a 2nd year student at Concordia College studying finance and accounting. Through Capitol Pathways, he is interning with Center for Rural Policy and Development.

Friday, April 14: Last Capitol Pathways Social

Join us for our final Capitol Pathways social of the year! Friends, hosts, and Capitol Pathways students will gather in the L’Etoile du Nord Vault Room at the Minnesota State Capitol on Friday, April 14, from 1pm-2pm.

Thanks for an amazing Civic Celebration!

Thanks to all who could join us for the annual Civic Celebration! View event photos and videos now.

Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Melody Her

Highlighting Capitol Pathways student Melody Her, a 3rd year St. Catherine University student interning at St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce this Spring 2023.

Capitol Pathways Students Gather for First Meeting and Social

Our Capitol Pathways program continues as the students finally meet each other in person, and others, during the recent cohort meeting and social. Thanks to all students, alumni, supporters, and others who could make it to our first social of this program year.

Meet the 2023 Capitol Pathways cohort

Coinciding with Minnesota’s 2023 legislative session, a new program year has begun, providing an immersive, hands-on policy experience.

Your year-end support is needed!

There has never been a more important time to show your support of coming together to find common ground, for the common good. If you’re able, please consider a gift today.

Citizens League Report: Serving in Elected Office

Read our new report on why people run, decline to run, remain serving, or step down from office, and the impact on local government.

Watch now: Run, Serve, and Lead: What it’s really like to serve in local elected office

This online event on in December 2022 highlighted findings of a new Citizens League report interviewing candidates and elected officials from all around the Twin Cities metro area and its suburbs.

Citizens League welcomes new board members in 2023

With great enthusiasm, the Citizens League Board of Directors has unanimously approved three new members to join the Board of Directors in 2023! We are excited to welcome this group to our all-volunteer board.

Capitol Pathways Student Application Now Open!

We are now recruiting students for the 2023 program year! Now in its eighth year, Capitol Pathways is a paid policy internship program for college students in Minnesota who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC).

EDTalks – What’s Next?: Healing and Connection for Educators and Students

Register today for the first EDTalks event of our 10th anniversary season featuring The Collaborative Affect and Dr. Jackie Vertigan. On October 27, our program will feature two dynamic presentations followed by time for audience Q & A with our presenters.