Advocacy

Action Alert: Support our top state legislative priority, funding for clean-water crops [CLOSED]

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April 19, 2022

FMR's top two priorities for the 2022 legislative session are each included in the wide-ranging agriculture omnibus packages. The Minnesota House and Senate will vote on these packages soon — please take a moment to send a quick message in support of these programs. >>

Where FMR's priorities stand at the Legislature

by Trevor Russell

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April 14, 2022

FMR entered this unique 2022 legislative session with a slate of clear priorities. After a week-long break, lawmakers are heading back to the state capitol for the final legislative push. Now is a great time to take stock and take action. >>

Sign the petition: Let's get the lead out, Minnesota

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April 13, 2022

A child drinking from a glass that is filled with clear water.

Take action: It's time to renew lottery money for the environment [CLOSED]

by Trevor Russell

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April 11, 2022

Since 1991, lottery money for the environment has provided approximately $875 million to nearly 1,800 projects around the state. But nothing lasts forever. Act now to keep the dedication of lottery proceeds to environmental projects from expiring. >>

Action alert: Oppose bills that would undermine aquifers and the MN Environmental Rights Act

by Trevor Russell

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March 14, 2022

A pair of bills have been introduced in the Legislature that could undermine local aquifer levels and undercut one of Minnesota’s bedrock environmental laws: the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act. >>

Action Alert: Support clean-water crops (SF 3711 and 3271) [CLOSED]

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March 4, 2022

FMR's top two priorities for the 2022 legislative session are being considered in the Senate Agriculture and Rural Development Finance & Policy Committee on March 9. If your representative sits on this committee, please take a moment to send a quick message in support of these bills. >>

Action Alert: Support clean-water crops [CLOSED]

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February 23, 2022

FMR's top two priorities for the 2022 legislative session are each being considered in the House Agriculture Finance & Policy Committee on Monday, February 28. If your representative sits on this committee, please take a moment to send a quick message in support of these bills. >>