Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
Ensuring a new clean fuel standard is truly clean
November 10, 2022
In trying to curb greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, it's vital any new policies policies don't increase emissions and exacerbate other environmental problems in the agricultural sector. Read more
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Safeguarding the Clean Water Fund
November 1, 2022
FMR is focused on ensuring Clean Water Fund investments are not misused, and instead directed in the ways they are intended. Read more
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It's time to find and replace lead drinking water lines
October 18, 2022
In Minnesota, 100,000 homes still have lead service lines. It's long past time for decision-makers to prioritize a fix. Read more
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Minnesota's new climate goals are a great start — now it's time to follow through
October 6, 2022
The Walz administration's recently released Climate Action Framework is laudable. Now it's time to translate the framework into action. Read more
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FMR among 150+ groups pushing for 'transformative' Farm Bill
September 15, 2022
Congress is set to reauthorize this industry-shaping legislation in 2023. Read more
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Making clean-water crops a reality on the landscape
August 30, 2022
These emerging crops can help heal the river while also supporting farmers and rural communities. Read more
A side-by-side showing a field of green Kernza on the left, and a bare, brown field of soybeans on the right. Both photos were taken on the same day.
Protecting the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
August 18, 2022
Protecting and extending one of Minnesota's bedrock environmental funding sources is a top priority for FMR. Read more
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