While PolyMet opponents cheered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decision this week to revoke a key permit for the mine — a huge setback for the project, but not a death knell — Carlson urges caution.
With new direction from Gov. Walz, state agencies could change course and require rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution from nitrogen.
Lawmakers also directed tens of millions of dollars more toward homelessness prevention and housing stability initiatives, which include rental assistance.
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 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.
The Minnesota Legislature during the 2023 session passed a sweeping education bill that boosted public spending for schools by nearly $2.3 billion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
