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State lawmakers agree to 'historic' environment and climate bill
State lawmakers have reached an agreement on what backers say is a historic environment, energy and climate budget bill that will make transformative investments to help Minnesota combat climate change and move more aggressively toward a carbon-free economy.
Environmental protections for diverse neighborhoods to be enshrined in Minnesota law
A bill to protect “environmental justice areas” has passed the Minnesota House and is expected to breeze through the Senate and to be signed into law.
Minnesota Needs Environmental Protections for Cumulative Impacts. Your State Does Too.
On March 14, 2023, I testified before the Minnesota House of Representatives Environment and Natural Resources Committee in support of a cumulative impacts bill. Should it become statute,
MN Could Include Environmental Justice in Deciding Industrial Projects
Minnesota advocates have been pushing for tighter permit regulations in areas that have records of environmental injustice. With the governor’s office promoting similar provisions, they hope to be successful this session.
Minnesota legislators and advocates make push at state Capitol for stronger air quality protections in environmental justice neighborhoods.
Senator Bobby Joe Champion says regulators need to consider how much pollution already is in a neighborhood’s air, not just what a new source would emit. He’s optimistic legislation will pass this session.
Minnesota lawmakers reach historic deal on environment, climate and energy
The bill features a broad ban on PFAS and $1 billion in new spending for environment and energy projects.