Increased funding for water, wildlife, and natural areas, as well as increased funding for transit, came close again this year, but failed to make it through.
Posts By: Minnesota Environmental Partnership
Final day of the session
What do Gary Botzek (one of the coolist lobbyists in St. Paul), Al Franken, Mr. T and I all have in common? This year, our birthday falls on the official last day of the 2007 legislation session – today.
Capitol Update for May 18, 2007
Four days left in session but a great deal is still happening. Here’s the latest update from MEP lobbyist John Tuma.
Governor Threatens Veto of Energy Bill
the Governor has sent a letter to the conference committee members of the Energy Omnibus bill (SF 145) that seems wholy incompatible with his past statements on the need to address global warming pollution.
MN Supreme Court and Clean Water
Word on the street is that at 1 p.m. today the Minnesota Supreme Court will publish their long-awaited opinion on a case driving efforts to clean up our lakes and rivers in Minnesota. Here’s some background:
Pesticides and Frogs
Friends of the Mississippi River has an online video of their recent program with researcher Dr. Tyrone Hayes.
5 days to go
Two quick updates from today: Dedicated Funding Passed by the Taxes and Ways and Means committees today. Only committee left is Rules (coincidently chaired by the bill author) before a… Read more »
only 6 days left
The legislative session only has six days before the constitution tells them to quit working. There’s still work for the environment left to be done though. Here’s were a couple of things stand as I understand them.
Governor’s Council calls for Dedicated Funding
The Governor’s Conservation Legacy Council has presented their recommendations to the Governor. The Governor put out a press release that summarizes their three points as this:
Two alt. ways to help the cause
For those looking for alternative ways to help out Minnesota’s environmental community in one way or another, consider these two options: Photo Contest – The Minnesota Environmental Fund is having… Read more »