A guide to the Minnesota DFL's 100% carbon-free standard
The bill, which would steer utilities toward a carbon-free electric grid is simple in concept, but is full of exceptions, carve-outs and off-ramps.
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The bill, which would steer utilities toward a carbon-free electric grid is simple in concept, but is full of exceptions, carve-outs and off-ramps.
Coming up with a budget plan is more fun when a governor gets to increase spending and cut taxes, and a $17.6 billion surplus means Walz can do both.
The law surrounding a viability standard in Minnesota is murky. The standard exists in state statute but was ruled unconstitutional under Roe v. Wade.
Reporting by MinnPost in 2020 showed Minnesota’s ‘ban the box’ laws covered everything except government boards and commissions.
Minnesota could be in line for an unprecedented windfall of money to help build high-speed internet in rural areas.Every state was promised a minimum of $100 million for broadband development from …