January Association Update

1/27/2021
We recap all the LeadMN news for the past month.
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Governors Higher Education Budget 22-23

1/26/2021
Today Governor Walz released his administration’s budget proposal for the 2022-23 biennial budget. Here are some of the highlights for Minnesota’s community and technical college students.
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Letter to the FCC on Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund

1/25/2021
LeadMN wrote a letter to the Federal Communication Commission on how participating providers in the new Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund should verify that a household is eligible to participate based on the receipt of a federal Pell Grant.
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Star Tribune: Minnesota colleges receive more than $300 million in stimulus aid

1/25/2021
The Star Tribune covered LeadMN's effort to urge colleges to spend federal stimulus money to support students. The article says that students "are pushing for the one-time funding to be used to freeze tuition, forgive some debts and invest in campus mental health services."
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Will Minnesota State Implement Police Training Reforms?

1/24/2021
The Minnesota State Taskforce on Law Enforcement Education Reform began work this fall in response to the murder of George Floyd. LeadMN and other stakeholders called for the creation of the group to fix the problems with police officer training programs.
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Join the Youth Ambassador Program World Expo 2021

1/17/2021
Be the face of America! Join a cohort of 74 other students in representing the USA at the World Expo. LeadMN is offering the opportunity to help you make your resume and gather what you need for a great application to be a Youth Ambassador!
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Star Tribune: Fewer Minnesota high school seniors are filing for college financial aid, raising fears of enrollment loss

1/12/2021
"Fewer Minnesota high school seniors are filing for federal financial aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign that students in this next class of graduates could have their college plans derailed."
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LeadMN Approves Legislative Agenda for 2021

1/08/2021
The legislative agenda focuses on making college affordable, addressing racial inequities and supporting students better.
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December Update

12/22/2020
A recap of LeadMN's work over the last month.
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