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|  | | | | How we do our work | | Growth & Justice carries out its mission by exploring and spreading ideas that will address our state's most important economic challenges.
We do this through research, outreach and strategy-focused projects designed to engage policy makers, business leaders, community institutions and citizens in working toward effective solutions.
Starting with the facts. First, with the input of expert advisors, we design a project that will take a fresh, fact-based look at an important strategic issue facing the Minnesota economy. The subject matter experts may do original research or suggest current research that bears on the issue.
Reframing the issue. A steering committee of community members provides context on how the issue affects a broad range of citizens, businesses and institutions. Together with Growth & Justice staff, they review the research, discuss its implications and propose approaches to the issue.
Testing ideas. Next, we invite a broad cross-section of citizens and thought leaders to public round tables where they comment on the issue and react to our ideas. As part of this process, we aim to shake up traditional thinking and mold competing world views into a broader consensus. This citizen input is brought back to the steering committee, where it is incorporated.
Proposing a strategic framework. We work on complex issues involving many policy implications and strong ideological points of view. Rather than formulate specific policies, we focus on developing a strategic, nonpartisan framework in which elected officials and other stakeholders can work to evaluate competing solutions.
Initiating statewide discussion. Through a formal report, legislative testimony, public forums, published opinions and other forms of outreach, Growth & Justice helps build broad support for policies that grow the economy and spread prosperity to more Minnesotans.
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| | Policy research | | Growth & Justice advances ideas and policy analysis through in the following areas:
- Education
- Transportation
- Health care
- Energy & the environment
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