On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed imposing national drinking-water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS or sometimes as “forever chemicals.” ...more
With the conclusion of the August 9 primary, the DFL and Republican ballots are set for the November 8 general election. Every constitutional officer and all 134 seats in legislature will be on the ballot along with the...more
The Minnesota Senate released information on committees for the 2021-2022 legislative session, which begins on January 5, 2021, at noon. Included in the information is the list of committees that will be formed, the standing...more
While Governor Tim Walz (DFL) and the other constitutional officers were not on the ballot in Minnesota this year, all 134 State House seats and 67 State Senate seats were, as well as President, a United States Senate seat...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) have announced measures to allow regulated parties some relief from enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Environmental attorney Betsy Schmiesing explains the current and proposed changes to the definition of WOTUS.
On December 11, 2018, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army, the two...more