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Federal Higher Education Policy Roundup

3/11/2022

LeadMN visited Washington D.C. this week and Congress responded in a big way!

Get to know Bridget Ritzer, LeadMN's newest staff member!

3/10/2022

I started my college career at Century Community College pursuing my Associate's degree. I quickly took a liking to my political science classes and was chosen out of all students to work as a Legislative Intern at the Minnesota State Senate.

Bridget Ritzer smiling and holding diploma

LeadMN President Testifies On Employer Student Loan Payment Tax Conformity

3/03/2022

Today, LeadMN President, Axel Kylander, testified in support of conforming the state tax code to match federal tax laws on employer student loan payments.

Now accepting applications for 2022-23 leadership positions & nominations for annual awards

2/21/2022

Be a leader and run for a position at LeadMN. Or nominate an amazing student, faculty, alumni or college President to the annual LeadMN award ceremony!

Ali Tomashek Testifies on Changes to Student Loan Tax Credit

2/17/2022

Our PRC Ali Tomashek testified in front of the House Taxes Committee on changes to the student loan tax credit.

January Leadership Reports

2/14/2022

Each month the cabinet shares some of the work they accomplished.

LeadMN Urges Congress to Support Student Parents

2/09/2022

LeadMN joined 51 organizations in a letter to congressional leaders about the need to better support student parents in college.

Walz budget proposal would eliminate college application fees, expand financial aid for students

2/07/2022

Governor Walz's budget proposal includes a number of items to bolster funding at Minnesota's higher education institutions.

Legislative Policy Roundup

2/06/2022

This past week LeadMN's Universal FAFSA legislation was introduced in the State Senate, Congress passed the College Transparency Act out of the House, and LeadMN joined with nearly 200 other organizations in support of increasing the Pell Grant.

LeadMN Student Leaders Testify Before MN House Higher Ed Committee

2/04/2022

On Wednesday 2/2, LeadMN student leaders testified before the MN House Higher Ed Committee on this year's legislative priorities.