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‘No Child Left Inside’ grant program opens with a bang
The “No Child Left Inside” grant program, aimed at getting children to experience outdoors, was flooded with online applications on its first day. Continue reading
How a bipartisan plan to ban the use of carcinogenic TCE fell apart
There was strong bipartisan support in the 2019 Legislature for banning the chemical TCE.Continue reading
Lawmakers crafting budgets turn to dedicated funds
“Over the decades, there’s been plenty of debate over how the money in those dedicated funds should be spent.”Continue reading
Minnesota legislators propose changes to solar garden program, EV rebates
“Senate and House proposals far apart on solar, EV funding, Xcel’s responsibilities.”Continue reading
Bill would ban flame-retardant chemicals in Minnesota
“A bipartisan bill at the Minnesota Legislature would ban flame-retardant chemicals believed to be a health threat to firefighters and children.”Continue reading
Senator Carrie Ruud applauds bonding bill for restoring the integrity to the Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund
Source: MN Senate Republican Caucus “Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) joined her colleagues on Monday to pass legislation to amend the 2018 bonding bill and restore the integrity of the Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund. The bill, which passed… Continue reading
Morrison County: Legislature must fix trust fund raid
Legislators must correct the trust fund raid By: ECM Editorial Board Source: Morris County Record Read More
Sen. Ruud introduces bill to protect Natural Resources Trust Fund
Ruud introduces bill to protect Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund By Brainerd Dispatch Read More
Guest Opinion: Soil and Water Conservation Districts: Ensuring funding for the boots on the ground
Soil and Water Conservation Districts, while perhaps not as well-known as the DNR or PCA, are a vital component of a healthy environment by helping direct and manage natural resource programs in MinnesotaContinue reading
Dayton veto brings GOP counterpunch to governor’s groundwater legacy
Dayton vetoed the ag policy bill on Monday. And now, lawmakers are moving toward delaying his agriculture department’s groundwater protection ruleContinue reading
