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Prevent Tragic Gun Deaths

Minnesotans have seen and experienced the horror of needless gun killings of adults and children in the last few months. None of these tragic deaths would have happened if guns had not been in the hands of children or adults ineligible to possess a firearm. It is time to pass some simple common sense gun laws that help keep ineligible… Read More »Prevent Tragic Gun Deaths

No Pipelines for Carbon

Over 2,000 miles of C02 pipelines – proposed to be used for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) – are currently proposed across the midwest, traversing Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and the Dakotas. It is claimed that they would carry carbon dioxide “captured” from ethanol plants and other industrial sites, but carbon capture and storage is complicated and unproven. The basic… Read More »No Pipelines for Carbon

Low Carbon Fuel Standard Is Not A Solution

The Clean Transportation Standard Act (SF2584/HF2602) proposes to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuel with a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), but it is a false solution that is not possible with ethanol. A recent study from the University of Wisconsin “found that the carbon intensity of corn ethanol produced under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is no less… Read More »Low Carbon Fuel Standard Is Not A Solution

Encourage Solar Energy Use

To increase the use of residential solar energy systems, HF5171 and SF5271 will grant financial incentives to permitting authorities charged with the application approval process to utilize SolarAPP, a solar automated software system. This program is offered by the US Department of Energy free of charge. It will greatly simplify and streamline the approval time, a process which now is… Read More »Encourage Solar Energy Use

Support End-of-Life Options

Initially introduced nine years ago, the Minnesota End–of-Life Option Act (HF 1930/SF 1813) is again before our State Legislature. This action followed a House Hearing on January 24 providing opportunity for heartfelt emotional testimony, pro and con. Patterned after Oregon’s ground-breaking Death with Dignity of 25 years ago, the legislation applies only to competent adults, 18 years or older, who… Read More »Support End-of-Life Options

Let’s Stop Poisoning Minnesotans’ Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has told the state of Minnesota to alert residents to the hazards of nitrates in drinking water and clean up farm pollution that has contaminated wells in southeastern Minnesota for years. Water supplies for more than 9,200 people in southeastern Minnesota are likely contaminated with dangerous levels of nitrates — according to a November letter… Read More »Let’s Stop Poisoning Minnesotans’ Water

Thank You for Your Leadership

The Minnesota Department of Health produces data about child poverty in Minnesota. Statewide, the rate of children living in poverty is 11.8%. However, in some counties the rate has been as high as 40%. These numbers are unacceptable from a moral standpoint and threaten our state’s future prosperity. Thanks to action taken by the Walz administration and by the Minnesota… Read More »Thank You for Your Leadership

Thank You, Minnesota Lawmakers!

Message: THANK YOU for legislation to: improve education help the environment protect and expand human rights improve public safety Thank you for this and all of your work for the common good. Please contact: Minnesota State Representatives – DON’T KNOW YOUR REP? Look her/him/them up here: https://www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/districts/ Minnesota State Senators – DON’T KNOW YOUR SENATOR? Look her/him/them up here: https://www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/districts/ Minnesota Speaker… Read More »Thank You, Minnesota Lawmakers!

Support the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

The Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) plays a critical role in addressing emerging challenges to our natural resources. This funding supports crucial projects across our state that enhance outdoor recreation, support agriculture, create environmental equity, and protect habitats critical to wildlife. It is vital that we renew the constitutional dedication of a portion of lottery funds to the… Read More »Support the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund