On September 17th, the House passed the FUTURE Act, which provided $255 million in federal funding for historically Black colleges and universities [HBCUs] and other minority-serving institutions [MSIs]. On Thursday, September…
Read moreStudents Join Governor Walz For Textbook Bill Signing
Yesterday, thanks to an invite from Representative Dan Walgamott, our student leaders had the opportunity to attend a bill signing with Governor Walz.
Read moreHigher Education Legislative Update
This past Wednesday February 13th, Minnesota State presented its $150 million HEAPR request. HEAPR stands for “Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement.” These funds are used to maintain both HVAC systems as well…
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The Minnesota State System presented its FY2020-2021 budget request to the House Higher Education Finance and Policy committee this past Wednesday. In addition…
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Three weeks into the 2019 Legislative Session, the freshly elected Minnesota House and Senate have begun taking steps towards once again familiarizing themselves in office and beginning their work. In the absence of much legislative activity, the various…
Read moreMeet our Government Relations Ben Ellgen
My name is Ben Ellgen and I looking forward to serving my fellow MinnState students as this year’s Students United Government Relations Intern. With our Advocacy Conference just around the corner, I am eager to jump in and get started! I have had the great opportunity to previously be involved…
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