Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
Dead zone 2020: The good, the bad and the algae

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A smaller-than-average Gulf of Mexico dead zone is cause for celebration — isn't it?  >>

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Youth guest column: Why environmental legislation is important and what you should know

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Fiona, a summer Youth Empowerment Program participant, wants you to get involved in legislative action for clean water and the environment. Here's her account of the impact of recent environmental legislation, the possibility for critical change this year and in the future, and how you can influence policy.  >>

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2020 Special session #2: A mixed disappointment

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On the heels of a regular session and first special session that failed to live up to expectations, Minnesota legislators have wrapped up a second special session with what could generously be considered “mixed results." See how FMR's priorities fared. >>
 

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Action Alert: Justice can't wait. Support police reform. [CLOSED]

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As Minnesota legislators embark on a second special session, we're once again asking you to stand up for the voices of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) by supporting the Minnesota Legislature's 19-member People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus justice reforms >>

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Action Alert: Pass a clean Environment Trust Fund Bill [CLOSED]

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Tell your legislators to pass a standalone environment trust fund bill. >>

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Study: human-made pollutants in remote, undeveloped lakes?

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A recent story from Minnesota Public Radio shines a light on some unexpected (and unnerving) new findings. Even in Minnesota’s relatively remote and pristine lakes, researchers are finding human-made contaminants of concern.  >>

 

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Dust in the wind (spreads toxic algae)

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Pristine lakes in remote parts of Minnesota — and around the country — are beginning to suffer from blooms of toxic algae, and scientists are piecing together a troubling answer as to why.  >>

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