Michael Walker

I think a good follow up question to the Non-profits should be, "Did you specifically sign on to the veto language, or were you simply asked if you preferred a moratorium, or rental assistance?"

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them Utilities are convincing lawmakers around the U.S. to delay bills that would allow people to buy solar panels, plug them into an outlet and begin generating electricity.

Utility safety concerns about plug-in solar panels prompted 5 states to delay votes on enabling legislation. Germany has 1.2 million balcony solar panels registered with no safety problems reported. Here's my @npr.org story: www.npr.org/2026/03/12/n...

@jamiemlong.bsky.social Disappointed to not see your name here.

Another example that almost all of the Minneapolis delegation is more progressive than the All of Mpls/Frey faction, and that it won’t matter. Disappointed that Jamie Long didn’t sign on.

Let your legislators know you support this!
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Minnesota Senate to vote Wednesday on ICE-related rent assistance The measure would reallocate unused money designated for a court settlement to pay emergency rent relief to households in need.

Money to help people pay rent would flow to Minnesota counties and tribal governments under an emergency relief proposal set for a Senate floor vote on Wednesday. The proposal would redirect unused funds from a court settlement dealing with tax-forfeited lands.

Tell Your Legislators: Support Zero Waste Policies in Minnesota! The Minnesota Zero Waste Coalition is calling on legislators to advance policies that improve electronics recycling and battery stewardship, address unnecessary single use plastics, reduce organic was...

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Your Legislators: Support Zero Waste Policies in Minnesota!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Possible Exhibit A in why learning the Humanities is a worthwhile endeavor....

Tell Your State Education Leaders: Protect Students Protesting ICE from Retaliation Students across more than three dozen states are organizing walkouts, sit-ins, and rallies to protest ICE actions in their communities. From Utah to Maine, from Maryland to Washington, from Minnesota ...

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Your State Education Leaders: Protect Students Protesting ICE from Retaliation. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...

Investigation: DHS increasingly targeting U.S. citizens A new Wall Street Journal investigation finds the department is increasingly turning its wrath on U.S. citizens, punishing them for filming or observing officers.

A new Wall Street Journal investigation finds DHS is increasingly turning its wrath on U.S. citizens, punishing them for simply filming or observing officers.

Belle Cushing is one of the reporters behind the investigation. She spoke with MPR News guest host Emily Reese about it.

How Much are North Loop’s 4th Street Onramps Costing Minneapolis? Like most freeways, I long took the 4th Street viaducts for granted. They just loomed there at the edge of downtown taking up space, hoisted 30’ in the air like a helium whale. A grey meaningless c…

I did this same estimate a few years ago and had a smaller number,... streets.mn/2021/03/31/h...

North Loop Viaduct – Sensible Urbanism and Finances When discussing the benefits of better urban planning, the financial benefits to the area must also be taken into account.

Another napkin analysis of the lost tax revenue of the (very marginal) North Loop I-94 onramps: $18 million a year. streets.mn/2026/03/09/n...

So far 4 truckloads of SUVs have arrived at the Whipple Bldg today. Friends, they are not leaving any time soon. Stay vigilant. And as always, Abolish ICE

Like clockwork.

“When I think about navigating the start of the year here, especially in our hometown in Minneapolis, the thing that we have kept front and center every single day is the safety of our team.” – Target CEO Michael Fiddelke

Another reason to get away from Google & Microslop browsers: Firefox now has a setting to completely block AI

Should be considered for Canton. 🙏to his family.

It seemed that way. Someone must have muttered under their breath too loudly.

That role was previously held by Diana Prince, am I right?

We can’t just feed people, they’re only going to get hungry again.

And today, CM Warren rebukes audience members for poor decorum....

What was left out of the report, was @aishaforward10.com noting that while MPD is uncomfortable getting involved due to safety fears, our neighbors have been getting involved with whistles and their bodies!

It has been a busy week in our household! Katie was biking herself up until the day before her appointment. I was happy to be able to pilot her and our little Hansi both ways. We have also taken him on the bus for a few follow up appointments. I love living in a city and having options!

Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 1,500 of His Appointees - ProPublica Use this database to explore potential conflicts of interest for President Donald Trump and his team. The documents disclose positions officials have held outside government, their assets and their de...

An incredibly talented team of my colleagues at @propublica.org have created a searchable database of Trump's team financial disclosures, to help explore potential conflicts of interest: projects.propublica.org/trump-team-f...

Pearll Warren open mic from yesterday. She didn't ultimately get into a heated back and forth with Brian, unlike with Mary.

The first bill out of the Trump administration was the Laken Riley Act. Only one Minnesota Democrat voted to support it.

Since then, the president has used it to separate families and detain thousands of people without due process. Nothing can undo the damage that has been done.

MPS teachers are still teaching our students in-person and online in google meets (until April 6) w/ zero input to our working conditions, raising thousands of dollars for rent relief, providing mental health supports for our students, & delivering food 2x a week.

miss me w/ that ptsd bullshit.

This is my friend. About two months ago she had ~50 people over to discuss our coalition’s response so far and going forward. Who was leading, who was listening, who was doing what, who was ready to jump in.