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Why Housing is a Bonding Bill Priority
As the Minnesota Legislature and Governor Dayton work on their respective bonding bills, housing and homeless advocates are seeking $40 million in bonding money for affordable housing. Their vision for this $40 million includes preservation and improvement of federally subsidized affordable housing, development of supportive housing for those experiencing long-term homelessness, and creation of more housing opportunities for low-income households. While housing will likely be only a small portion of the final bonding bill, it is a critical investment for all Minnesotans. Here are some of the reasons we can't afford to overlook housing in 2012: Affordable housing is urgently…
VIDEO: Deep Impact of Medical Research
To grasp the impact of medical research you have to look past the test tubes, charts, and computer models to see the ultimate goal: improved quality of life. The Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Distrophy Center was established in 2003 to focus on research and treatment for MD. At a recent open house, patients, families and advocates met with doctors and lab technicians who work tirelessly to develop treatments. This research at the University of Minnesota improves medical outcomes, yet state funding has dropped in recent years. It's time prioritize research that moves Minnesota forward.
