Another service brought to you by your MN libraries that you might not be aware of is the Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project. The MLPP provides free access to a self-publishing tool called Pressbooks. You can use Pressbooks to publish an online book. Publish that book you have always wanted to!
February 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Another service brought to you by your MN libraries that you might not be aware of is the Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project. The MLPP provides free access to a self-publishing tool called Pressbooks. You can use Pressbooks to publish an online book. Publish that book you have always wanted to!
There's more! Have you ever wanted to publish an online book? As a Minnesotan you also have access to the Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project where you can publish online content using a tool called Pressbooks. Check out their showcase of ebooks that have already been published. 4/4
MLPP Book Showcase – Pressbooks via Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project
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November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
There's more! Have you ever wanted to publish an online book? As a Minnesotan you also have access to the Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project where you can publish online content using a tool called Pressbooks. Check out their showcase of ebooks that have already been published. 4/4
1.4 million Michiganders rely on SNAP benefits -- including 527,620 children.
And including 41,000 veterans.
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And including 41,000 veterans.
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THE STAKES ARE HIGH: PROTECT SNAP IN 2025 – MLPP
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June 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
1.4 million Michiganders rely on SNAP benefits -- including 527,620 children.
And including 41,000 veterans.
mlpp.org/the-stakes-a...
And including 41,000 veterans.
mlpp.org/the-stakes-a...
"OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws when it trained its ChatGPT AI tool, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information, according to an investigation by the federal privacy commissioner and his counterparts in B.C., Alberta, Quebec."
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OpenAI did not respect Canada's privacy laws, investigation finds
YouTube video by CBC News
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May 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM
"OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws when it trained its ChatGPT AI tool, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information, according to an investigation by the federal privacy commissioner and his counterparts in B.C., Alberta, Quebec."
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Here's more about the Moss Landing Power Plant -- www.energy.ca.gov/powerplant/c...
Moss Landing Power Plant
The Moss Landing Power Plant Project (MLPP) is located at the intersection of Highway 1 and Dolan Road, east of the community of Moss Landing near the Moss Landing Harbor, Monterey County, at the exis...
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January 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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"Child care is a public good, and accessible, affordable child care should not be a luxury." #mileg
–– @monique-stanton.bsky.social, president & CEO, MLPP
–– @monique-stanton.bsky.social, president & CEO, MLPP
Michigan must do better to prioritize child care – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Crain’s Detroit Business. Michigan has been grappling with a child care crisis for years, and we must contend with it for the sake of our state’s childr...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:55 PM
"Child care is a public good, and accessible, affordable child care should not be a luxury." #mileg
–– @monique-stanton.bsky.social, president & CEO, MLPP
–– @monique-stanton.bsky.social, president & CEO, MLPP
"Effectively, SB 700 would resolve nearly all pandemic-era overpayments. It would allow workers who applied for #unemployment benefits in good faith during one of the darkest periods in our history to finally have peace of mind."
- Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst, MLPP
#mileg
- Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst, MLPP
#mileg
Michigan workers shouldn’t be hit with a $2.7 billion bill years after doing what they were told — apply for unemployment during the pandemic.
Commentary from @michleague.bsky.social
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Commentary from @michleague.bsky.social
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Workers shouldn’t pay for UIA’s latest mistakes • Michigan Advance
In the early days of the pandemic, confusion was widespread. Workers and families were forced to adapt to new risks and respond to changing guidance. Meanwhile, the government had to spring into actio...
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December 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Effectively, SB 700 would resolve nearly all pandemic-era overpayments. It would allow workers who applied for #unemployment benefits in good faith during one of the darkest periods in our history to finally have peace of mind."
- Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst, MLPP
#mileg
- Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst, MLPP
#mileg
Finding strength in difficult times: MLPP looks at investing for the future
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Finding strength in difficult times: MLPP looks at investing for the future • Michigan Advance
There’s a long road ahead for organizations committed to promoting economic and racial justice, but it’s important to keep fighting for fair systems for Michiganders, Monique Stanton, president and CE...
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March 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Finding strength in difficult times: MLPP looks at investing for the future
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🔥New Statement 🔥
Michigan House GOP budget lacks transparency, puts basic services Michiganders rely upon at risk.
Read full statement: bit.ly/47M86po
#mileg #mlpp
Michigan House GOP budget lacks transparency, puts basic services Michiganders rely upon at risk.
Read full statement: bit.ly/47M86po
#mileg #mlpp
Michigan House GOP budget lacks transparency, puts basic services Michiganders rely upon at risk – MLPP
For Immediate Release August 26, 2025 Contact: Laura Millard Ross lauramr@mlpp.org 517-281-1084 Michigan House GOP budget lacks transparency, puts basic services Michiganders rely upon at risk Budget ...
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August 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
🔥New Statement 🔥
Michigan House GOP budget lacks transparency, puts basic services Michiganders rely upon at risk.
Read full statement: bit.ly/47M86po
#mileg #mlpp
Michigan House GOP budget lacks transparency, puts basic services Michiganders rely upon at risk.
Read full statement: bit.ly/47M86po
#mileg #mlpp
Not-So-Fun Fact: MI has the fourth highest unemployment rate in the country
Fun Fact: On Labor Day, MLPP released a report on NEW workforce trends and how to strengthen the state economy. Check out the report here: bit.ly/46wGi7q.
Fun Fact: On Labor Day, MLPP released a report on NEW workforce trends and how to strengthen the state economy. Check out the report here: bit.ly/46wGi7q.
September 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Not-So-Fun Fact: MI has the fourth highest unemployment rate in the country
Fun Fact: On Labor Day, MLPP released a report on NEW workforce trends and how to strengthen the state economy. Check out the report here: bit.ly/46wGi7q.
Fun Fact: On Labor Day, MLPP released a report on NEW workforce trends and how to strengthen the state economy. Check out the report here: bit.ly/46wGi7q.
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This is cultural empowerment through tech, not top-down policy. The roadmap MLPP is building is designed to be replicated by other Indigenous groups. Language rights are human rights—and this project is proof.
This is cultural empowerment through tech, not top-down policy. The roadmap MLPP is building is designed to be replicated by other Indigenous groups. Language rights are human rights—and this project is proof.
Lessons From the Mayan Languages Preservation and Digitization Project | MultiLingual
This initiative aims to provide resources for essential services to Mayan language speakers and a roadmap for all indigenous language communities.
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September 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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This is cultural empowerment through tech, not top-down policy. The roadmap MLPP is building is designed to be replicated by other Indigenous groups. Language rights are human rights—and this project is proof.
This is cultural empowerment through tech, not top-down policy. The roadmap MLPP is building is designed to be replicated by other Indigenous groups. Language rights are human rights—and this project is proof.
🎉 Big congratulations to our Fiscal Policy Government Relations Director @rachelthewonk.bsky.social on being selected to serve on the newly launched Michigan Legislative Exchange Program (MILE) advisory board! 🏆
Read full statement: bit.ly/3Eor3T5
#MILE #MLPP #Bipartisanship
Read full statement: bit.ly/3Eor3T5
#MILE #MLPP #Bipartisanship
April 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🎉 Big congratulations to our Fiscal Policy Government Relations Director @rachelthewonk.bsky.social on being selected to serve on the newly launched Michigan Legislative Exchange Program (MILE) advisory board! 🏆
Read full statement: bit.ly/3Eor3T5
#MILE #MLPP #Bipartisanship
Read full statement: bit.ly/3Eor3T5
#MILE #MLPP #Bipartisanship
"Unbeknownst to most of the public, 2025 was a turbulent year for federal data, and access to some federal data sources remains at risk."— @annekuhnen.bsky.social and Patrick Schaefer, Michigan League for Public Policy
Read: bit.ly/4c3rQGT
#mlpp #mileg
Read: bit.ly/4c3rQGT
#mlpp #mileg
April 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
"Unbeknownst to most of the public, 2025 was a turbulent year for federal data, and access to some federal data sources remains at risk."— @annekuhnen.bsky.social and Patrick Schaefer, Michigan League for Public Policy
Read: bit.ly/4c3rQGT
#mlpp #mileg
Read: bit.ly/4c3rQGT
#mlpp #mileg
Great op-ed by @jc4policy.bsky.social of MLPP on the need to pass our water affordability legislation!
"Water is life. Everyone needs and deserves access to it — regardless of income, race or place."
#mileg #wateraffordability🧵
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"Water is life. Everyone needs and deserves access to it — regardless of income, race or place."
#mileg #wateraffordability🧵
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Affordable water is vital to keeping Michiganders healthy • Michigan Advance
As the Great Lakes State, we take water seriously. But despite our “fresh coast” reputation, we have a lot of work to do when it comes to access to clean water. It’s no secret that for decades, incom...
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November 20, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Great op-ed by @jc4policy.bsky.social of MLPP on the need to pass our water affordability legislation!
"Water is life. Everyone needs and deserves access to it — regardless of income, race or place."
#mileg #wateraffordability🧵
michiganadvance.com/2024/11/20/a...
"Water is life. Everyone needs and deserves access to it — regardless of income, race or place."
#mileg #wateraffordability🧵
michiganadvance.com/2024/11/20/a...
MLPP participated in a press conference in support of earned paid sick time protections for working Michiganders.
Lawmakers and statewide advocacy organizations urged #mileg to let the earned paid sick time protections take effect this Friday as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Lawmakers and statewide advocacy organizations urged #mileg to let the earned paid sick time protections take effect this Friday as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
February 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
MLPP participated in a press conference in support of earned paid sick time protections for working Michiganders.
Lawmakers and statewide advocacy organizations urged #mileg to let the earned paid sick time protections take effect this Friday as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Lawmakers and statewide advocacy organizations urged #mileg to let the earned paid sick time protections take effect this Friday as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Transgender youth, like all young people, deserve the opportunity to thrive both in the classroom and in school-sponsored activities and athletics.
Read full testimony from @alexandra-stamm.bsky.social : mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
#protecttranskids #k12education #mileg #mlpp #lgbt
Read full testimony from @alexandra-stamm.bsky.social : mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
#protecttranskids #k12education #mileg #mlpp #lgbt
May 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Transgender youth, like all young people, deserve the opportunity to thrive both in the classroom and in school-sponsored activities and athletics.
Read full testimony from @alexandra-stamm.bsky.social : mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
#protecttranskids #k12education #mileg #mlpp #lgbt
Read full testimony from @alexandra-stamm.bsky.social : mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
#protecttranskids #k12education #mileg #mlpp #lgbt
Don't think your district will be impacted by cuts to Medicaid?
Get the facts: mlpp.org/medicaid-in-...
Find your district: mlpp.org/medicaid-in-...
#Mihealth #ProtectMedicaid #Mileg #mlpp
Get the facts: mlpp.org/medicaid-in-...
Find your district: mlpp.org/medicaid-in-...
#Mihealth #ProtectMedicaid #Mileg #mlpp
March 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Don't think your district will be impacted by cuts to Medicaid?
Get the facts: mlpp.org/medicaid-in-...
Find your district: mlpp.org/medicaid-in-...
#Mihealth #ProtectMedicaid #Mileg #mlpp
Get the facts: mlpp.org/medicaid-in-...
Find your district: mlpp.org/medicaid-in-...
#Mihealth #ProtectMedicaid #Mileg #mlpp
Thank you @michiganadvance.com for running the latest column by Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst
#mlpp #mileg
#mlpp #mileg
Cash benefits are key to addressing financial hardship for Michiganders • Michigan Advance
Just last week, the Michigan League for Public Policy hosted a webinar and published a brief on the power of cash benefits in building economic security for Michiganders. The concept offers transforma...
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June 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Thank you @michiganadvance.com for running the latest column by Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst
#mlpp #mileg
#mlpp #mileg
The 2026 Kids Count Data Profiles reveal progress and setbacks for Michigan’s children. As Kids Count Senior Data Analyst Jay Cutler notes, “policy failures have left children…more food insecure, worse academically.”
There is time to turn these trends around. Read blog: bit.ly/4cUW6UC
#mileg
There is time to turn these trends around. Read blog: bit.ly/4cUW6UC
#mileg
Better policy for Michigan’s youth starts with better data – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. If we want to guarantee that Michigan’s youth are thriving, then we need greater investment in their education, their health and their...
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September 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The 2026 Kids Count Data Profiles reveal progress and setbacks for Michigan’s children. As Kids Count Senior Data Analyst Jay Cutler notes, “policy failures have left children…more food insecure, worse academically.”
There is time to turn these trends around. Read blog: bit.ly/4cUW6UC
#mileg
There is time to turn these trends around. Read blog: bit.ly/4cUW6UC
#mileg
So, if Michigan has the resources for a strong economy, what is holding us back? Read more about the many ways Michigan could adapt to its evolving workforce: bit.ly/46wGi7q
#mlpp #mileg
#mlpp #mileg
September 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
So, if Michigan has the resources for a strong economy, what is holding us back? Read more about the many ways Michigan could adapt to its evolving workforce: bit.ly/46wGi7q
#mlpp #mileg
#mlpp #mileg
Like, zoinks! 🎃
Scare tactics are being used to mystify voters on the Invest in MI Kids ballot initiative. Read the latest column from our team of data analysts: bit.ly/3LxEFhH
#mlpp #mileg
Scare tactics are being used to mystify voters on the Invest in MI Kids ballot initiative. Read the latest column from our team of data analysts: bit.ly/3LxEFhH
#mlpp #mileg
Jinkies! Uncovering the truth behind the Invest in MI Kids spooky tales – MLPP
Today’s blog is co-authored by League Fiscal Policy Analyst Nicholas Hess and League Education Policy Analyst Alexandra Stamm. ‘Tis the spooky season again — one of our favorites! Halloween’s atmosphe...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Like, zoinks! 🎃
Scare tactics are being used to mystify voters on the Invest in MI Kids ballot initiative. Read the latest column from our team of data analysts: bit.ly/3LxEFhH
#mlpp #mileg
Scare tactics are being used to mystify voters on the Invest in MI Kids ballot initiative. Read the latest column from our team of data analysts: bit.ly/3LxEFhH
#mlpp #mileg
Most Americans support legal pathways for immigration, yet our current system continues to be dysfunctional and extreme. In today's blog, Senior Policy Analyst Scott Preston explains how an effective system should be built upon accessible, reliable legal pathways: mlpp.org/restricting-...
Restricting Legal Immigration Won't Fix America’s Immigration System – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. America’s immigration system is dysfunctional and, in the words of one federal judge, second only to the tax code in its complexity. F...
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August 25, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Most Americans support legal pathways for immigration, yet our current system continues to be dysfunctional and extreme. In today's blog, Senior Policy Analyst Scott Preston explains how an effective system should be built upon accessible, reliable legal pathways: mlpp.org/restricting-...