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Minnesota Civil Rights Groups, Two Minnesota Voters File Motion to Block DOJ from Seizing Voter Data

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Minnesota Civil Rights Groups, Two Minnesota Voters File Motion to Block DOJ from Seizing Voter Data

The case is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to compel states to turn over their full voter registration databases, including sensitive personal information such as a voter’s full name, data of birth, address, partial social security and driver’s license numbers.

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Minnesota Civil Rights Groups, Two Minnesota Voters File Motion to Block DOJ from Seizing Voter Data

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Minnesota Civil Rights Groups, Two Minnesota Voters File Motion to Block DOJ from Seizing Voter Data

The case is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to compel states to turn over their full voter registration databases, including sensitive personal information such as a voter’s full name, data of birth, address, partial social security and driver’s license numbers.

The Public Must Be Involved in Capitol Changes

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The Public Must Be Involved in Capitol Changes

Conversations about changes to the Capitol campus about security are happening mostly in private. But Minnesotans deserve to be part of a discussion that directly impacts the public

Partisan Behavior Leads to Unacceptable Special Session

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Partisan Behavior Leads to Unacceptable Special Session

Common Cause Minnesota is criticizing legislators for prioritizing partisan squabbles over the needs of the people, requiring a special session to pass a state budget this year.  

Legislators Put Billionaire Bribes Above People

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Legislators Put Billionaire Bribes Above People

Legislators failed to include an important provision banning bribes and vote solicitations in this year’s state and local government and elections omnibus bill, giving Super PACs and billionaires a continued opportunity to influence Minnesota elections through bribery.

SAVE Act is Wrong for Minnesota

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SAVE Act is Wrong for Minnesota

Common Cause Minnesota is calling on Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar to stop the SAVE Act after it narrowly passed the U.S. House of Representations today.

Reoccurring Ethics Issue Shows Extreme Need for Stronger Ethics Laws

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Reoccurring Ethics Issue Shows Extreme Need for Stronger Ethics Laws

With multiple ethical issues plaguing the Minnesota legislature, Common Cause Minnesota is calling for strong overdue ethics reforms that effectively eliminate these issues and provide greater guidance to legislators.

Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Minnesota

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Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Minnesota

Common Cause Minnesota is encouraging state lawmakers to reassert their right to control Minnesota elections in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order overriding Minnesota voting laws.

Redistricting Proposal is a Path to More Partisan Gridlock

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Redistricting Proposal is a Path to More Partisan Gridlock

Common Cause Minnesota, a leader in independent redistricting reforms, is calling on legislators to vote against HF550 because it will continue partisan gridlock.  

Redistricting Proposal Centers Politicians Over People, Must Be Rejected

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Redistricting Proposal Centers Politicians Over People, Must Be Rejected

Common Cause Minnesota, a leader in independent redistricting reforms, is calling on legislators to stop HF550/SF824 because it is a bad redistricting bill that does not change who controls the drawing the maps.

Construction, Chaos Cannot Shut Out Public Access to Legislature

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Construction, Chaos Cannot Shut Out Public Access to Legislature

As the legislature enters its second month, Common Cause Minnesota is calling on legislators to make changes to ensure public access is protected during the budgetary and legislative process.

Community and BIPOC groups to hold press conference

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Community and BIPOC groups to hold press conference

Local community and BIPOC-led organizations will hold a press conference to outline their priorities for the 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session on Thursday, January 16.

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