Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership This week, the Biden Administration released the American Jobs Plan, a $2 trillion national infrastructure proposal that would have enormous implications for the country’s environment and… Read more »
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PolyMet permit pause may signal turning tide on sulfide mining
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers suspended a key permit for the PolyMet sulfide ore mining project, tapping the brakes on the project… Read more »
Haaland makes history, heads Interior Department at a critical time
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership On Thursday, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland made history upon her swearing-in as the first Native American woman in the United States Cabinet and… Read more »
As ground thaws, Minnesotans keep standing against Line 3
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership On Thursday, hundreds of people gathered in St. Paul near the Ford Parkway Bridge across the Mississippi to speak out against the Enbridge Line 3… Read more »
I am fighting for my right to go solar – and need your help.
Let your legislators know that you support the right of HOA Homeowners to go solar By Nancy Simmet, HOA homeowner and Solar United Neighbors solar advocate Like more and more… Read more »
Minnesota shows up for Lake Superior on Great Lakes Day
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership March 1-5 marked Great Lakes Days 2021, an annual occasion of advocacy and collaboration with the Healing Our Waters (HOW) Great Lakes Coalition, for North… Read more »
Sunnier budget forecast provides opportunity to invest in protecting our future
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership On Friday, Minnesota budget officials released an updated forecast for the state’s finances in the 2022-23 period, predicting a $1.6 billion surplus. Previously, it was… Read more »
Soil health bill advances in the Legislature
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Soil health advocates won an exciting victory on Thursday as H.F. 701, the “Incentivizing 100% Soil Healthy Farming” bill was approved by the Minnesota House… Read more »
Minnesota budget could lead on new transit investments, rather than leaving them out entirely
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership When Governor Walz unveiled his two-year state budget proposal last month, it contained many good components, including new revenue to help address the budget shortfall…. Read more »
Legislation could put an end to misclassification of Hennepin County incinerator as “renewable energy”
Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Two weeks ago, we reported on the welcome push by Minnesota legislators to pass a bill to ensure our state reaches 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. This… Read more »