| The Issues & Actions Conference is held every year in April to set the agenda of MPIRG and to select its issues and campaigns. It is the mechanism by which MPIRG continues to be responsive to the needs of students and community members.
Issues // MPIRG works on two issues at a time. Issues are chosen democratically, with each fee-paying student allowed to vote (an outline of current issues can be seen on the home page). Issues last for five years and are staggered.
Campaigns // Every year a campaign is chosen for each issue. The Affordable Housing and Homelessness campaign is focused on starting campus kitchens across the state and on passing the Housing Solutions Act. The Environment campaign is called Detox Minnesota! and is focused on raising awareness about toxins in consumer products and banning the use of harmful chemicals in children's toys.
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