This afternoon, Governor Walz issued a peacetime state of emergency due to health concerns about COVID-19. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has recommended canceling small events that cannot permit social distancing of 6 feet between each person. MDH...
The League of Women Voters of Minnesota (LWVMN) is participating in a nationwide Day of Action on February 14th at the State Capitol. February 14, 2020 marks the 100th birthday of the League of Women Voters, which was founded immediately after the...
On January 13, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an opinion on a lawsuit regarding the NorthMet mining permits, and the opinion reflects arguments made by LWVMN in its amicus brief.In December 2018, various environmental organizations, including the Minnesota...
In early October of 2019, the Minnesota House of Representatives held a “mini-session” in southern Minnesota on several issues. Most relevant to LWVMN, the House Elections Subcommittee held an informational hearing on census and redistricting on October 2 in Austin,...
On September 24, LWVMN submitted a public comment to the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board regarding the Board’s 2020 Legislative Proposals. LWVMN emphasized the importance of closing the gap on undisclosed money in politics in Minnesota. By...
Talking Points: March 2019LWV South Tonka, in cooperation with Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission, featured interviews with Secretary of State Steve Simon and Nick Harper, Civic Engagement Director for LWV Minnesota. Both shared thoughts about current issues...
Earlier this year, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that he had directed the Census Bureau to add a question about citizenship status to the 2020 Census. The Department of Commerce is accepting public comments until August 7th on the use of a citizenship...