- Capitol Connections
Business representation, business-government mediation, and business lobbying in Minnesota.
- Center of the American Experiment
A nonpartisan, tax-exempt public policy and educational institution. A think tank. Public forums, cable TV , public radio, research papers, newspapers columns, speeches, and conduct public opinion polls. Focus: improving education, reducing poverty & crime, strengthening economy/free market
- Citizens League
Citizens identify and frame critical public policy choices, forge recommendations and advocate their adoption.
- FairVote Minnesota
Information site for a Minnesota organization promoting awareness of voting systems and their effect on democracy.
- Happy to Pay for a Better Minnesota
Tax cuts aren't the only way to balance the budget. Tax cuts mean program cuts. These people urge that maintaining the state's high quality of life is more important than lower taxes. News items, contacts, signs to print out.
- Joan on Government
Resource site for information on state and local government and issues from a Central Minnesota perpective.
- La Resistance Minnesota
Independent group of progressives who think that one Republican party is more than enough. Dedicated to opposing the right-wing agenda. FAQ, activities, links.
- Minnesota Anarchists and Anti-Authoritarians
A resource for, by, and about anarchists and anti-authoritarian activists in Minnesota.
- Minnesota E-Democracy
Dedicated to promoting political use of the Internet in Minnesota and around the world.
- Minnesota Heritage Flag
Proposes a new state flag. Rationale and suggested design.
- Minnesota Issue Watch
Links decision-makers and others to information about critical and emerging issues. Journals, newspapers and other sources are reviewed to identify the issues, trends and innovations that could affect government spending, revenues and policies.
- Minnesota Law & Politics
Online version of a journal of legal and political issues and opinions.
- Minnesota League of Conservation Voters
Organization working to educate voters about how their legislators vote on the environment and to hold those legislators accountable.
- Minnesotans for Fair and Clean Elections (FACE)
Coalition of organizations working to replace the state campaign finance system. Includes a list of problems with the current system and proposed solutions, summary of the bill, and how to get involved.
- mn-politics-announce
An e-mail group formed to notify participants of political activities and events in Minnesota, regardless of party or issue.
- mn-politics-discuss
An e-mail group formed to discuss political issues, activities and events in Minnesota, regardless of party.
- MNPolitics.com
Political news and commentary. Includes directory of state elected officials. Full access requires a paid subscription; some sections and stories are free.
- Open Secrets Minnesota
Sheds light on who gives and gets political contributions in Minnesota. Includes information on elected officials in Washington and St. Paul, and the special interests that support them.
- Opposition to Ethanol in Minnesota
Site argues that ethanol-blended fuel does not measurably contribute to a better air quality and damages gasketing and electronic parts, yet Minnesota continues to require its use, spending over $68 million yearly.
- Politics in Minnesota
Publishers of a newsletter and biannual directory.
- Project Vote Smart: Information for Minnesota
Voter education resources, including links to campaigns, interest groups, media, and other political information.
- Taxpayers League of Minnesota
Nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots advocacy organization which fights for lower taxes, limited government and full empowerment of taxpaying citizens in accordance with Constitutional principles. Libertarian.
- Transit for Livable Communities
Nonprofit organization urges a more balanced transportation system, including access to public transit, that would be environmentally more sound. Mission and values, links, news items.
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