The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Minnesota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $333,804, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
In 2022, Minnesota had received $3.1 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Minnesota is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Minnesota State Wire found.
The earnings on investments for Minnesota public pensions dropped from $3.6 million in 2021 to $28,043 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Minnesota need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Minnesota State Wire shows that Minnesota is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Minnesota secured the twentieth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 71.9%.
In 2022, Minnesota had $83.4 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
As of May 2024, Minnesota experienced a 19.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.