Budget for One Minnesota: Closing the Opportunity Gap
10 Apr 2019
A report by 24/7 Wall Street ranked Minnesota as the second-worst state in the country for racial equality. Although U.S. Census figures show income gains and lower unemployment rates for Minnesotans of color, we’re still experiencing drastic inequality in these areas across the state.
Governor Walz’s Closing the Opportunity Gap investment continues direct appropriations made in the 2018-2019 biennial budget and funds competitive youth employment programs that target at-risk youth.
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Lip balm from Todd County goes to Iraq
Apr 5 2019U.S. soldiers serving overseas frequently find themselves working in all types of weather conditions. Spending so much time outdoors often wreaks havoc on their face and lips.
The Todd County Corn and Soybean Growers came to their rescue by donating soy-based lip balm to soldiers in Iraq.
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Budget for One Minnesota: Broadband
Apr 3 2019Access to robust broadband is a critical factor in the economic and social sustainability of all Minnesota communities. In 2014, the state of Minnesota set a goal of border-to-border broadband access by 2022, signaling that access to quality broadband service should be a right for all Minnesotans.
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The STEP program helps Minnesota businesses that are looking to sell their wares outside of the country.
The Minnesota State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant program is looking to award funds to Minnesota businesses planning to grow their exports.
The STEP program provides financial and technical assistance...