Articles & News : Jamie Becker-Finn

‘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

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Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 2276, a bill to ban Trichlorethylene

Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 2276, a bill to ban Trichlorethylene

Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 2276, a bill to ban the use of toxic Trichlorethylene in manufacturing process.

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Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 1885, aquatic invasive species prevention funding bill

Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 1885, aquatic invasive species prevention funding bill

Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 1885, a bill to increase funding for aquatic invasive species prevention and research by increasing the AIS surcharge on three year boat licenses. The AIS surcharge has not been increased since 1993.

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Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 776, pollinator-friendly lawn bill

Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 776, pollinator-friendly lawn bill

Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 776, a bill to increase pollinator populations by providing cost share grants for pollinator-friendly lawns through the lawns to legumes program.

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Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 2267, carpet stewardship bill

Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 2267, carpet stewardship bill

Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 2267, a bill to reduce the waste going to landfills by creating a carpet stewardship program.

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Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 511, plastic bag preemption bill

Rep Becker-Finn co-author of H.F. 511, plastic bag preemption bill

Representative Becker-Finn is co-author of H.F. 511, a bill to repeal the prohibition on local ordinances to limit the use of plastic bags and similar items.

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Bill would ban flame-retardant chemicals in Minnesota

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

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Rep. Becker-Finn: co-author to correct raid on the Environmental Trust Fund

Rep. Becker-Finn: co-author to correct raid on the Environmental Trust Fund

Representative Becker-Finn is a co-author of H.F.233, a bill to correct a raid on the Environmental Trust Fund that used lottery funds to pay interest in bonding.

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Rep. Becker-Finn: chief author for youth outdoor education

Rep. Becker-Finn: chief author for youth outdoor education

Representative Becker-Finn is the chief author of H.F. 133, a bill to increase opportunities for youth outdoor education.

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Rep. Becker-Finn: co-author to approve recommendations of the Outdoor Heritage Council

Rep. Becker-Finn: co-author to approve recommendations of the Outdoor Heritage Council

Representative Becker-Finn is a co-author of H.F. 340, a bill to approve the recommendations of the Outdoor Heritage Council for wildlife habitat projects.

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