Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
FMR statement on the shootings of Rep. Hortman, Sen. Hoffman

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June 16, 2025
Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman represent Mississippi River districts, and have been frequent collaborators and allies in FMR's policy work. Read more
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How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared — 2025

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June 10, 2025
Which Mississippi River priorities passed before the deadline? And which ones had to be handled in a special session? Here's a roundup of what happened. Read more
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Making Minnesota’s SAF tax credit more sustainable

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June 6, 2025
Winter-hardy oilseeds are our most sustainable near-term option for a lower-carbon jet fuel. Read more
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Take action: Tell lawmakers to support funding for healthy waters in the Legacy bill

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May 16, 2025
The bill includes more than $300 million for restoring Minnesota's rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater. But its future is uncertain. Read more
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How 6 Mississippi River priorities are faring at the Capitol

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April 15, 2025
We're into the final weeks of the legislative session. Here's the latest on how our priorities for the Mississippi River are faring. Read more
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Take action: Help protect community conservation funding

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April 3, 2025
More than 77% of Minnesota voters approved this program, which helps ensure smaller organizations and communities can fairly access conservation funding. Read more
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Safeguarding the Clean Water Fund

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March 24, 2025
It’s the only environmental fund dedicated purely to reducing pollution and protecting clean water statewide. Read more
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Upcoming Events

Partner event — Spirit of Water: A Celebration with Mississippi River
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Our River summer event: Dinner on the Farm [FULL]
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Gibbs Farm, St. Paul
Plants, pollinators and pints: Native plant gardening with nature educator Angie Hong
Tuesday, August 5 OR Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, Minneapolis

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