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Advocates push to end subminimum wage for Minnesotans with disabilities – Fox9

Every day, thousands of Minnesotans with disabilities go to work and, chances are, they are earning less than minimum wage. It’s a legal practice that has been in the books for decades but right now, there is a push to pay those with disabilities more.

Counterpoint: Workers with disabilities deserve more – Star Tribune

In Minnesota, a state lauded for its exceptionalism, those with disabilities have been left behind.

Impounded vehicle rights bill passes Minn. House – Kare11

Bill enables homeless and low income persons to retrieve belongings from impounded vehicles and bring legal action against tow lots that don’t comply with the law.

Minnesota Senate backs free school meals for all students – Kare11

While universal free lunch has been a top priority for Democrats this session, a few Republicans crossed over Tuesday as the Senate passed the bill 38-26.

In historic shift, Minnesota pushes to abolish subminimum wages for people with disabilities – Star Tribune

More than 4,000 Minnesotans with disabilities earn less than the minimum wage — often in mundane jobs with little hope for advancement.

National advocacy award goes to Minnesota Disability Law Center

The National Disability Rights Network honored Minnesota Disability Law Center with its 2023 Advocacy Award citing Legal Aid’s victory in Murphy v. Harpstead.

Diversity: Making the Legal Field Accessible to Attorneys with Disabilities – Attorney at Law

Legal Aid Attorney Justin Page reflects on his career and the role diversity has played in work and life. That diversity, as he shares, is central to what you see and also what you don’t.

Housing advocates say Minnesota hanging onto $85M in rental aid as evictions spike

Minnesota Housing says it’s working on a proposal to distribute the money

Immigration court can be a daunting experience. Here’s a guide to finding a lawyer and preparing for court – Sahan Journal

Respondents in immigration court aren’t guaranteed representation if they can’t afford to hire an attorney. Here’s how to find free or low-cost attorneys, and why many legal experts recommend hiring a lawyer.

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