You may have noticed these billboards around town lately. In less than three weeks it will be illegal to hold your phone while behind the wheel. Learn more about how you can be ready for Aug. 1 and go hands-free today: HandsFreeMN.org #HandsFreeMN

Read the full report from Minneapolis Fed economists about Minnesota's achievement gaps, a "Statewide Crisis." Also, interactive map of your school district, a summary, and commentary from Neel Kashkari and Justice Alan Page. minneapolisfed.org/publications/s…

Modernize the lending process, focus on trust lands, and expand access to capital in #IndianCountry. Center for Indian Country Development @PatriceKunesh testifies Senate Committee on Indian Affairs homeownership hearing. Live: indian.senate.gov/hearings Testimony: minneapolisfed.org/indiancountry/…

Last night in DC: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell presented Minneapolis Fed's Rob Grunewald w the Janet L. Yellen Award for Excellence in Community Development. Learn about the #ECD work that earned Rob this honor at ow.ly/Mzup50wVqCX #InvestEarly #earlychildhood

Great to listen to Paj Huab Yaj Hoffman interview . on giving every child in Minnesota a fundamental right to a quality public education. Thanks to the Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable for hosting.

CICD has prepared a survey that will help us more effectively inform tribal, federal, and state leaders on policy solutions to the challenges facing Indian Country in the #COVID19 pandemic. Please respond by the end of the week! ow.ly/y7nf50yUKGY

Scam alert! Raising your awareness that in the Fed’s operations it does NOT request personal financial info such as bank account numbers. Visit Cleveland Fed website for info on fraud and fraud prevention. clevelandfed.org/en/banking/con…

Learn about the two new colleagues who'll join our team soon. We can't wait to work with them!

Perspectives from Main Street: A new Fed report shows the scope and scale of challenges faced by nonprofits, government agencies, financial institutions, and community organizations due to #COVID19. ow.ly/DE5I50zwuU3

Living in a Covid-19 World is a virtual conversation featuring health and economic experts, moderated by Tom Brokaw Join us on 5/26, 12-3PM CT for this free, public event. To register: ow.ly/osnZ50zJTk2

This week the Treasury Department announced a waiver of CARES Act capital distribution restrictions with respect to tribal businesses paying dividends to tribal governments for the Main Street Lending Program facilities. See the FAQs for more details. federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy…

CICD is looking for an economist to work on important policy issues in Indian Country. Apply through the link below! frb.taleo.net/careersection/…

Join us for an Ask the Fed session Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 2:00 p.m. EDT: “Main Street Lending Program: Applicability for Tribal Businesses.” Send any questions on tribal business inclusion in MSLP in advance to [email protected]

If you still have a ballot at home, don’t mail it! Too risky. But: 1. You can hand-deliver until 3:00 pm on Tuesday. 2. You can vote in-person by absentee at a city/county until Monday. 3. You can vote at your polling place on Tuesday. For more info: mnvotes.org

On MPR News Presents at 9 a.m.: A virtual event, “Racism and the Economy," brings together community, business and academic leaders to examine the economic impact of racism and advance bold ideas and concrete actions. Listen📻 mprnews.org/story/2020/12/…

We are proud to announce that we will be serving as a resource to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors as it joins the Central Bank Network for Indigenous Inclusion, which partners with Reserve Bank of Australia, Reserve Bank of NZ and Bank of Canada. bit.ly/3FNlxVY

CICD Director Casey Lozar has been awarded the Janet L. Yellen Award for Excellence in Community Development. He is recognized for work supporting #NativeAmerican communities and elevating #IndianCountry issues nationally. Congratulations, Casey Winn Lozar! bit.ly/30fyyqP

The Center for Indian Country Development is expanding its capacity to deliver research and policy ideas to Indian economic development. x.com/FedIndianCente…

And, NAFOA is pleased to present Casey Winn Lozar, vice president and director of the Center for Indian Country Development Indian with our annual Honorary Leadership Award. #NAFOA40th

Are you seeking a #CommDev leadership opportunity that bridges research, policy, & practice? Join our team! We’re hiring an AVP for policy who’ll advance our efforts to promote better outcomes for low- & moderate-income households & in #IndianCountry. rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FRS/job/…