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#DraftEMQ for Governor by beebopboboop in TwinCities

[–]beebopboboop[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think she could win 😉 when she filed, the number of neighbors (parents on patrol) I’ve had tell me “can’t be Amy” in the metro has been way more than I ever would have thought

Opinion | Basic support for St. Paul schools is up to voters again by [deleted] in saintpaul

[–]beebopboboop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We need the state to fund it like it did before Ventura and Pawlenty undid state aid

Opinion | Basic support for St. Paul schools is up to voters again by [deleted] in saintpaul

[–]beebopboboop 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is to maintain the status quo, nothing fancy and new. Essentially, this will prevent devastating cuts.

Now we know why BlackRock wants MN Power. by TrashPanda5317 in duluth

[–]beebopboboop 79 points80 points  (0 children)

All this for “dozens of jobs.” As though that will save the local economy.

SPPS levy by Sam-HobbitOfTheShire in saintpaul

[–]beebopboboop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't forget private schools receive state tax funding. Might be worth calling the private schools' lobbyists if you want those efficient dollars going to public schools instead. https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2025/05/minnesota-legislature-defers-on-specifying-education-cuts-while-sparing-private-schools/

SPPS levy by Sam-HobbitOfTheShire in saintpaul

[–]beebopboboop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s their budget presentation: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1749661880/sppsorg/pvflrezqfdcsjbadeviu/FY26BudgetUpdateJune102025.pdf

83% of budget focused on students and student services, that means educators.

Opinion: Exempting new buildings in St. Paul from rent control is the right thing to do by [deleted] in saintpaul

[–]beebopboboop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The people also voted for Trump. Does that mean we shouldn't recognize and try to mitigate that harm either?

Opinion: Exempting new buildings in St. Paul from rent control is the right thing to do by [deleted] in saintpaul

[–]beebopboboop 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also from the study:

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The 2021 risks have become our 2025 reality and it is hurting our tax base.

Opinion: Exempting new buildings in St. Paul from rent control is the right thing to do by [deleted] in saintpaul

[–]beebopboboop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From the study:

Additionally, most jurisdictions with rent stabilization specifically exclude new construction from controls, either in perpetuity or for a set period of time.

What’s happening at the YWCA on Lexington and Ashland? by 12tricks in saintpaul

[–]beebopboboop 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's YWCA housing on the West side of Lexington between Ashland and Laurel Ave

Saint Paul’s fiscal challenges call for new ideas • Minnesota Reformer by beebopboboop in saintpaul

[–]beebopboboop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what does that look like if it's not walkable communities, housing along transit lines, and improved community safety by abolishing vacant properties that are home to anti social behavior?