IssueTalk provides a forum for public debate and the sharing of information regarding public policy.

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Note: There are no open discussions on IssueTalk
 

First time users

All users are required to register before participating. However, you can observe the discussion without registering. Once you register, a computer generated password and IssueTalk participation guidelines will be immediately sent to you via e-mail. Please review all guidelines before participating. You can change the computer generated password once you are logged in.

About IssueTalk

Some discussions may focus on a recent report from Minnesota Planning, while others focus on an emerging topic. Most discussions will have at least one guest participant who has expertise in the topic being discussed.

IssueTalk is a moderated discussion board.  All submissions are screened for compliance with IssueTalk guidelines. As a result, submissions may take up to 4 working hours to appear on IssueTalk after being posted.

Past Discussions

• Minnesota Milestones: A discussion on the online report Minnesota Milestones 2002 ran from April 30th -May 17th in 2002. The report uses 70 indicators to measure progress toward 19 goals in areas such as education, health, crime, government, economy, housing, and the environment.
• State Budget Shortfall: Summary Report: Summarizes over 600 ideas and comments received during the public policy discussion on the state budget shortfall.  report details
• State Budget Shortfall: Online Discussion: From January 7 until January 18, 2002 the public offered suggestions, expressed opinions, and asked questions about the budget shortfall, and its near and long-term effects. Administration officials participated in the online discussion. A summary will be provided to the Governor’s office, commissioners, legislators, and the public.
• State energy policy discussion: Public comments regarding the Draft State Energy Planning Report created by the Department of Commerce.  Featured participants included Department of Commerce Deputy Commissioner Linda Taylor, Pollution Control Agency Deputy Commissioner Ann Seha and staff from the Department of Commerce's Energy Division. The discussion took place from November 7 to November 21, 2001.
• Listening posts: Citizens were invited to Listening Posts throughout the state from October 24 through December 20, 2002, to talk about their plans and concerns for their region's future. Citizens unable to attend a listening session  weighed in on IssueTalk..
  • North Central Region (5)
    Online discussion | powerpoint presentation
  • Headwaters Region (2)
    Online discussion | powerpoint presentation
  • East Central Region (7E)
    Online discussion | powerpoint presentation
  • Northwest and West Central Regions (1 and 4)
    Online discussion | powerpoint presentation
  • Arrowhead Region (3)
    Online discussion | powerpoint presentation
  • Upper Minnesota Valley and Southwest Regions (6w and 8)
    Online discussion | powerpoint presentation
  • Mid-Minnesota Region (6E)
    Online discussion
  • Southeastern and Southcentral Regions (9 & 10)
    Online discussion
  • St. Cloud Joint Planning District
    Online discussion