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MEP Member, guest author: Isak Kvam, Fresh Energy The 2023 Minnesota legislative session will be remembered as the most impactful climate and clean energy session in state history—so far. From passing the landmark 100%…

Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership As we wrote in March, Minnesota is – overall – a healthy place to live. The state has clean water, (usually) clean air, award-winning health systems, and well-functioning infrastructure. Unfortunately,…

Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership In MEP’s recent 2023 legislative wrap-up, we covered many of the tremendous victories the environmental community won at the Capitol this year, from clean energy investments to…

Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership One of the nation’s most popular and most successful environmental programs is getting an update, and Minnesotans will have a chance to weigh in soon. Since 2010,…

Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Anyone driving on the interstate in the Twin Cities this week likely saw electronic signs reading, “Air Quality Alert – Consider Reducing Trips.” These signs, coupled with…

Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership At many times in the past few years, it’s seemed like the NorthMet (formerly PolyMet) copper-nickel sulfide mining project was only a few decisions away from breaking…

Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership The Minnesota Legislature has plenty of disagreements on the issues, big and small, that can make passing big legislation difficult. But in recent years, at least, there’s…

Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Last Monday evening, the Minnesota Legislature adjourned its 2023 session, having negotiated key budget bills in the final days. On Wednesday, MEP staff watched Governor Walz sign…

Yesterday, May 16, MEP staff witnessed history as Governor Tim Walz signed HF 24, the lead service line replacement bill, putting cleaner drinking water within reach for many thousands of Minnesotans. This…

Matt Doll, Minnesota Environmental Partnership Last Monday evening, the Minnesota Legislature adjourned its 2023 session, having negotiated key budget bills in the final days. On Wednesday, MEP staff watched Governor Walz sign…