Healthy Kids and Families
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
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
It’s time to get the lead out
It’s time to get the lead outContinue reading
It’s time for action on Minnesota’s pollinators
Despite Big Chemical’s influence, Friday’s Pollinator Summit could bring real action on protection. Continue reading
Dayton signs scaled-back flame retardant ban
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a bill that bans four flame-retardant chemicals from children’s products and upholstered furniture.Continue reading
Scaled back flame retardant bill moves forward in the House
House committee has approved a bill that would ban four types of flame-retardant chemicals.
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Local Bill Seeks To Protect Firefighters From Chemicals Linked To Cancer
A bill to better protect Minnesota’s firefighters from an invisible danger has been introduced at the state Capitol. The proposal would ban cancer-causing chemicals from furniture and children’s products.Continue reading
Minnesota Becomes First State To Ban Antibacterial Chemical Triclosan From Soaps
Outlet: Huffington Post By: Steve Karnowski Published: May 20, 2014 Minnesota becomes the first state to ban triclosan from soaps and cleaning products. Read more here…
“Sig” Award for the 2014 Conservation Champion in the Legislature: Rep. Ryan Winkler
Sig would’ve been proud and my guess he would be a little sentimental about a solid effort put in by Rep. Winkler.Continue reading
What is General Mills Hiding?
Unfortunately, General Mills appears determined to keep information away from parentsContinue reading
