Josie Albertson Grove

Minneapolis

Reporter at The Minnesota Star Tribune

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Driver pay bill advances as Uber and Lyft pitch much-lower rates

May 7, 2024 | startribune.com | Josie Albertson Grove

Legislation setting pay rates for Uber and Lyft drivers cleared a House committee on a party-line vote Tuesday, with both companies suggesting much lower rates and saying they will leave Minnesota if they must significantly raise driver pay. The bill's fate is uncertain although it is advancing through committees. Gov.
Legislators say they have a deal on Uber and Lyft driver pay, but companies object

May 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Josie Albertson Grove

Legislative leaders announced a tentative agreement Monday for Uber and Lyft driver pay that is lower than the Minneapolis rate — but the companies aren't on board with the agreement. Drivers' advocates say they are willing to accept the proposed rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute, lower than the Minneapolis proposal of $1.40 per mile and 51 cents per minute.
Legislators say they have a deal on Uber and Lyft driver pay, but companies object

May 6, 2024 | startribune.com | Josie Albertson Grove

Legislative leaders announced a tentative agreement for Uber and Lyft driver pay that is lower than the Minneapolis city council ordinance, but Uber and Lyft aren't on board. Drivers' advocates say they are willing to accept the proposed rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute, lower than the Minneapolis proposal of $1.40 per mile and 51 cents per minute.
Minneapolis English teacher named Minnesota Teacher of the Year 2024

May 5, 2024 | startribune.com | Josie Albertson Grove

Minnesota's 2024 Teacher of the Year is a ninth-grade English teacher in Minneapolis, who is working to help pandemic-scarred students regain the skills they need to succeed in school. Tracy Byrd, a ninth-grade English teacher at Washburn High School in Minneapolis, said students still want to do well but need a little more help than they used to.
Minnesota House education funding bill would pay for training on literacy programs

May 1, 2024 | startribune.com | Josie Albertson Grove

Minnesota teachers tasked with learning a new way to teach children to read could see some extra pay if they have to spend time outside of school on literacy trainings. The education finance bill passed by the House Tuesday includes nearly $31.4 million to pay teachers for their time learning, or school districts can use the money to pay for substitutes if teachers are trained during school hours.
What Happens When Uber and Lyft Leave a City?

Apr 29, 2024 | govtech.com | Janet Moore |Josie Albertson Grove

It could be Minneapolis in 2024, as it tussles with Uber and Lyft over a minimum wage for drivers. But it's also Austin, Texas, in 2016. Austin lost Uber and Lyft service for more than a year after the companies fought a city ordinance requiring drivers to be fingerprinted to protect passengers. The players, the locale and the politics may differ, but the final result could be the same. (TNS) — A large regional city with a progressive bent wants to impose new rules on Uber and Lyft.
GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving

Apr 28, 2024 | thebrunswicknews.com | Josie Albertson Grove

Republicans endorsed longtime politician Tad Jude in a convention this weekend, hoping he wins the suburban Third Congressional District for Republicans for the first time since 2016. Republicans held the seat for almost 60 years until Rep. Dean Phillips was elected in 2018. Phillips announced last year he would not seek re-election as he ran a long-shot campaign for president. State Sen. Kelly Morrison, DFL-Deephaven, is the sole Democrat in the race to replace Phillips.
GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving

Apr 28, 2024 | thederrick.com | Josie Albertson Grove
GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving

Apr 28, 2024 | startribune.com | Josie Albertson Grove

Republicans held the seat for almost 60 years until Rep. Dean Phillips was elected in 2018. Phillips announced last year he would not seek re-election as he ran a long-shot campaign for president. State Sen. Kelly Morrison, DFL-Edina, is the sole Democrat in the race to replace Phillips. "I am humbled and honored to have earned your endorsement and trust!!" Jude wrote in a post on X, writing that he hoped to move the district back to the Republican column.
GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving

Apr 27, 2024 | gazettextra.com | Josie Albertson Grove

Republicans endorsed longtime politician Tad Jude in a convention this weekend, hoping he wins the suburban Third Congressional District for Republicans for the first time since 2016. Republicans held the seat for almost 60 years until Rep. Dean Phillips was elected in 2018. Phillips announced last year he would not seek re-election as he ran a long-shot campaign for president. State Sen. Kelly Morrison, DFL-Deephaven, is the sole Democrat in the race to replace Phillips.