For climate and clean water, state agencies need Walz to lead
With new direction from Gov. Walz, state agencies could change course and require rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution from nitrogen.
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How Minnesota will spend $1 billion on housing
Lawmakers also directed tens of millions of dollars more toward homelessness prevention and housing stability initiatives, which include rental assistance.
Gregg Mast: Unprecedented investments poised to make Minnesota an energy innovation hotspot
By Gregg Mast, Minnesota Reformer In my two decades of working in the clean energy industry and engaging with the Minnesota Legislature, I have never before seen progress on energy and climate like I did this session. The package of bills passed this year is nothing short of transformative for
The cost of managing Minnesota’s deer: 33 million bucks
The bulk of the appropriation — $17 million — comes from the DNR’s “deer management account.” By law, money in that fund can only be spent on deer management and habitat improvement.
What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 education bill
The Minnesota Legislature during the 2023 session passed a sweeping education bill that boosted public spending for schools by nearly $2.3 billion.
What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 tax bill
The tax bill includes a child tax credit and a working family credit, which is aimed at low-income families. The size of each depends on income.
What’s in Minnesota’s marijuana legalization bill
The legislation sets up a system for retail sales and taxation. Prospective growers, processors and retailers will need to apply for a license from the state. Cannabis products will be subject to a special 10% tax in addition to any regular sales tax.
New transportation law hopes to get Minnesotans moving
The law (HF2887) includes revenue generated from tab fee increases, a hike in the sales tax on vehicles, an increase in the gas tax and a new delivery fee.
Democrats made a big bet on themselves
Will Stancil, a scholar of housing and education discrimination at the University of Minnesota Law School, compared it to a state version of the New Deal.