Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
2020 legislative session ends with most bills "staying at home"
by Trevor Russell
May 19, 2020

On Sunday at midnight, the 2020 Minnesota Legislature wrapped up a legislative session unlike any other. And in the end, most legislation failed to cross the finish line in time. Where does that leave our clean water initiatives? And what happens next?  >>

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How clean water and the Mississippi River fared in the bonding bills
by Trevor Russell
May 19, 2020

FMR's top clean water and Mississippi River bonding priorities failed to cross the finish line as the clock ran out on the legislative session.  >>

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How the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund fared this session
by Trevor Russell
May 19, 2020

After FMR advocates and coalition partners stopped an attempted raid, the House and Senate passed relatively "clean" Environmental Trust Fund bills, but the clock ran out on final negotiations and no final vote was taken.  >>

 

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Star Tribune commentary: Don't let environmental funding fall prey to political games
by Trevor Russell
May 12, 2020

The recent commentary calls on the Legislature to drop a controversial “poison pill” provision that is blocking the use of an important dedicated environmental fund in Minnesota.  >>

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It's time to fix the pipes, Minnesota!
by Trevor Russell
May 11, 2020

For our environment and our economy, it's time to invest in Minnesota's aging water treatment systems and wastewater plants.

We're proud to be part of a new coalition of business, environment, local government and trade groups asking our state to #FixthePipesMN this session. Learn more and take action. >>

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MN Senate takes aim at environment and public's right to know
by Trevor Russell
May 8, 2020

Things we can't escape: death, taxes, and our Minnesota Senate majority trying to roll back environmental protections. This year, they've even brought back a groundwater "gag rule." Let's dive in and take action. >>

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Revised 2020 state budget outlook casts a shadow on environmental funding
by Trevor Russell
May 7, 2020

A few months ago, Minnesota was looking at a sizable budget surplus. Now we've got a projected $2.4 billion deficit. What does that mean for clean water funding this legislative session?  >>

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