Government
MN Supreme Court Upholds Mpls. Higher Minimum Wage
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The legal fight over the $15 an hour minimum wage ordinance in Minneapolis appears settled for now, after it was upheld by the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Investigative
They Were Promised Broadband and High-Tech Jobs. They’re Still Waiting
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Kentucky’s plan to bring broadband to remote parts of the state has sputtered and its future looks increasingly bleak. State leaders told rural residents it would create better business opportunities. But instead, they keep getting left behind.
Government
Report on the Safety of Youth in The Trades
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This report to the Minnesota Legislature explains that any benefit gained by bringing youth under the age of 18 onto an active construction site is “overwhelmed by the unacceptable risk to youths’ health, safety and wellbeing.”
Government
‘I would like to live freely. I don’t want Ricardo to persecute me’
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The courtroom was crowded in anticipation of the sentencing hearing for infamous convicted labor trafficker Ricardo Batres. The spectators reflected the amount of energy and focus the case has inspired, along with the various advocates, agencies, and institutions that have been involved in the investigation.
Community
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is Hiring
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The DLI is hiring two bilingual ( Spanish, Hmong or Somali) senior labor investigators and another five senior labor investigators to work in St. Paul.
Investigative
Workday Exclusive: Major Shifts in Minnesota Prison Industries Lead to Layoffs
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Based on a tip about prison industry layoffs, Workday is revisiting central themes in our prior reporting on the Minnesota Prison Industry.
Policy
Dozens of Big Businesses Avoided Corporate Taxes in 2018
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During the first year of the Trump administration’s new tax law, 91 Fortune 500 companies didn’t pay a dime in federal income tax, according to a new study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
Community
Community Organizations Respond to the Minneapolis 2020 Budget
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CTUL and Reclaim the Block respond to the Minneapolis city budget. The 2020 budget was passed Wednesday night.
Government
Unions Say Budget Surplus Offers Opportunity for Working Families and Students
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“Heading into next year’s legislative session, lawmakers should be focused on investing in priorities that improve life for working Minnesotans and their families.”
Government
Wednesday is Public Post Office Day in Minnesota
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Gov. Tim Walz issued a proclamation last week declaring Wednesday, Nov. 27, Public Post Office Day in the state of Minnesota.