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The Citizens League is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers people to engage in civic life and public policy to make Minnesota a better place to live and work for everyone.
Recent News
Minimum Wage Study Committee Begins Work
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 and...
Citizens League Voice: Capitol Pathways Alums, Up Close and Personal
From the Citizens League Voice magazine: Capitol Pathways alums reflect on their internship experiences in state government and policy. With the long-term goal of making our government truly representative of our communities, the program opens access to the Minnesota capitol to the next generation of leaders of color.
Citizens League Voice: Connections Made, Expectations Transformed
From the Citizens League Voice magazine: At ManyOne, legislators leave political labels at the door and explore essential issues.
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Stephany Lopez
“The exposure, opportunities, and experiences I have gained from participating in Capitol Pathways has greatly impacted my career aspirations. It has really pushed me to think more about the ways in which I can affect and bring change to my community.”
Citizens League Announces Saint Paul Minimum Wage Study Committee
After an initial scoping project completed this year, an independent study committee will convene to answer key questions that were identified.
Capitol Pathways interns convene as semester nears end
Our interns head into the home stretch of the legislative session – and their college semesters.
Current Work
Interconnected: Rural-Urban Conversations
This conversation series – hosted by the Center for Rural Policy and Development and the Citizens League – bridges the divide between urban & rural Minnesota by exploring our shared challenges and how to design a future that works for our unique communities. All discussions are recorded and can be listened to and viewed online.
Capitol Pathways
With the long-term goal of making our government truly representative of our communities, the program opens access to the Minnesota Capitol to the next generation of leaders of color. Through this program, interns build relationships with established Capitol leaders, gain exposure to various kinds of careers in policy, get real-world experience in career fields they would like to learn more about and build a strong professional resume in the process.
Strengthening Public Service
Citizens League is embarking on a new project to dig deeper and explore the unique challenges and barriers to public service, with a particular emphasis on non-elected roles and people who make our state’s local governments work.
Events
The Citizens League hosts forums for civil discussion across Minnesota. Our event series includes events that are open to the public, member-only and workplace events to help inform and engage Minnesotans on important policy and civic leadership discussions.