Policy & Advocacy
Policy Office Hours
ZoomSara Wolff, MNIPL's Strategic Policy Director, holds regular online office hours. This is an unstructured opportunity for anyone who wasn't able to join the policy team meeting, wants to catch-up, plug-in, or talk with Sara about all things policy and advocacy.
Study Circle: “Solar on Schools”
ZoomInterested in learning more about legislation around economic development and climate justice? MNIPL is hosting study circles on two legislative bills that we want passed in 2023. Join our study group on January 18 to learn about the “Solar on Schools” bill. This bill was originally passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2021 with grants…
Update on Line 5
ZoomDuring MNIPL's policy team meeting, guests Scott Russell and Devon Cupery will give a presentation on the status of the Line 5 pipeline campaign in Michigan and Wisconsin. All are welcome to attend!
Study Circle: “Green Bank”
Interested in learning more about legislation around economic development and climate justice? MNIPL is hosting study circles on legislative bills that we want passed in 2023. Join our study group on February 1 to learn about the “Green Bank” bill. A Green Bank bridges financing gaps in clean energy and is run by the state…
Rise and Repair: Rally for Indigenous Rights & Climate Justice
Join us at the State Capitol to call for bold legislative actions that advance equity, justice, and a transition to a renewable future! Schedule: 11am*-12:45pm - Training and lunch at Christ on Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, 105 University Ave. W. St. Paul 55103 (*Check in at the church for your legislative visit. Some visits are…
Rise + Repair: North Minneapolis Gathering
Reedemer Lutheran Church 1800 Glendwood Ave, Minneapolis, United StatesAlong with many community partners, we are gearing up for the 2024 Legislative Session. Join us to learn more about how Rise and Repair can be a vehicle for small…
Rise + Repair: West Twin Cities Gathering
St. Edward's Episcopal Church 865 N Ferdale Rd, Wayzata, MN, United StatesAlong with many community partners, we are gearing up for the 2024 Legislative Session. Join us to learn more about how Rise and Repair can be a vehicle for small…
A Call for Global Repair
Plymouth Congregational Church 1900 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin MNIPL and our partners at ActionAid USA for an important presentation and discussion on international climate justice! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Global systems of extraction and greed have…
Rise & Repair Pre-Session Policy
Rise & Repair is a diverse alliance bringing together Minnesotans from across the state to push for bold proposals during the 2024 Legislative Session to advance Indigenous rights and climate justice! Join us for an in-depth deep-dive about key legislative priorities from partner organizations and how to get involved during session. This event will be…
Rise & Repair: Welcoming our Legislators to the 2024 Session
The 2024 Legislative Session starts at noon on Monday, February 12th. Folks from the Rise & Repair alliance will be holding space in-person at the Capitol to welcome our legislators and encourage them to be bold. There will be singing! We'll meet at 10am in Conference Room 316 at the Capitol and start heading towards…