DOCSLIB.ORG

Aq-Rule4-10Z4 Precisely the Type of Scenario the Legislature Envisioned When the Administrative Procedures Act Was Adopted

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Aq-Rule4-10Z4 Precisely the Type of Scenario the Legislature Envisioned When the Administrative Procedures Act Was Adopted Jamie Long Attachment We, the 58 undersigned members of the Minnesota Legislature, offer the following comments in support of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Proposed Rules Adopting Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards—Clean Cars Minnesota, Minnesota Rules, chapter 7023. We appreciate the opportunity to comment in these proceedings and encourage adoption of the rules as necessary and reasonable, and commensurate with the public interest and Minnesota law. Clean Cars Minnesota has been the subject of significant public interest and discussion. As legislators, we have participated in robust ongoing dialogue regarding the merits of the proposed rules with our constituents, stakeholders, and each other. This careful and deliberate scrutiny has led us to the conclusion that the proposed rules will benefit Minnesotans and should be adopted. Statutory Authority and Legislative Intent As current members of the legislative branch, we are uniquely positioned to offer our perspective on the authority and responsibilities granted to the agency by the Legislature specific to vehicle emissions as well as the agency’s general rulemaking authority. The powers and responsibilities of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) are described in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 116. Of particular relevance to the proposed rules, Section 116.07, Subdivision 2, states “the agency shall also adopt standards of air quality, including maximum allowable standards of emission of air contaminants from motor vehicles…”. This provision demonstrates in very specific terms the Legislature’s intent that MPCA is expected to adopt standards of the exact type now proposed by the agency. This language was adopted in 1967, which means that the Minnesota House and Senate have had 54 regular sessions in which we could have reconsidered and agreed upon a repeal or amendment of this section of law. We have not done so, and additionally note that the entire 2020 regular session as well as seven special sessions have occurred subsequently to MPCA’s initial request for comment on the proposed Clean Cars Minnesota rules in October 2019. The Legislature has had ample opportunity to enact statutory changes in response to this administrative action and has not done so. Finally, MPCA’s statement of need and reasonableness (SONAR) correctly references Minnesota’s greenhouse gas reduction goals, passed by the Legislature in 2007 and now found in Minnesota Statutes 216H.02, Subdivision 1. The SONAR goes on to describe MPCA’s analysis that the transportation sector is Minnesota’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, and that adoption of the proposed rules would reduce these emissions. We submit that an agency adopting rules in response to rigorous evaluation of compliance with a legislatively mandated statewide goal is aq-rule4-10z4 precisely the type of scenario the Legislature envisioned when the Administrative Procedures Act was adopted. Need and Benefit of Clean Cars Minnesota Pollution from motor vehicle emissions presents a very real and serious public policy concern. As elected officials, we are well aware of the strong public interest in reducing all forms of pollution that impact our climate and the public health of Minnesotans. Climate change is the source of extreme weather like heat waves and polar vortexes that not only stress our health but also our built infrastructure like roads and bridges. Air pollution wreaks havoc on our hearts and lungs, particularly for those communities living near busy roadways and who are often the most vulnerable among us. Reducing emissions from tailpipes through tried-and-true policies like clean car standards is not only reasonable, it’s very much needed. The proposed rule will also improve choices for Minnesota consumers seeking to purchase an electric or very low emission vehicle. Manufacturers have consistently signaled – including on the record in legislative testimony – that the greatest volume and variety of the electric vehicles they produce will be distributed first to states that have adopted clean cars standards. We have heard this message repeated directly from Minnesotans who couldn’t find the electric models they wanted to buy in their home state and who shared their stories during the two-day public hearings held on Clean Cars Minnesota held at the end of February. Finally, we recognize that adoption of these rules sends a clear market signal to the global automotive industry that Minnesota is ‘open for business’ as the electric vehicle manufacturing and distribution supply chains continue to grow and generate new jobs. Reasonableness and Practicality of the Proposed Rule The proposed rule follows clean cars standards previously adopted by numerous other states, where they have been successfully implemented and maintained. Minnesota is in a unique position now to benefit from the direct experience of these peer states, which include oil and gas producers (e.g. Colorado) and states with cold climates (e.g. Maine and Vermont). As of this writing, 14 states and Washington D.C. have already adopted the LEV standard and 12 states have adopted the ZEV standard. It is notable that Virginia is on track to formal adoption of these rules, and Quebec has also adopted ZEV standard modeled off of the U.S. clean car standards. All this points to a reasonable set of rules that automakers are perfectly capable of adhering to, and in fact have already adhered to for eight years on a national level given that the proposed LEV standard historically matched the national tailpipe emissions standards from 2012 through 2020. Misinformation About the Proposed Rule We have been alarmed at the degree to which the scope and substance of the proposed rule has been factually misrepresented, including at the Legislature and as part of this record. Let us be clear. The proposed rules do not affect any existing vehicle in Minnesota. They do not apply to farm equipment, off-road, or to heavy-duty vehicles. They do not impose restrictions on Minnesota consumers and do not prevent Minnesotans from buying the vehicle of their choice. They also will not raise the price of food crops, forbid the operation of diesel generators for rural electric co-ops, or even remotely ban the sale of gas-powered passenger vehicles. We have heard as well from representatives of auto-dealers and the automotive industry that purchase incentives, dealer incentives and training resources, and charging infrastructure investments would help the industry in the coming years. Legislation is currently pending to pursue these worthy ideas, all of which can be done concurrently with or in advance of the adoption of Clean Cars Minnesota given the two-year window between adoption and implementation. In summary, we recommend adoption of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Proposed Rules Adopting Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards—Clean Cars Minnesota, Minnesota Rules, chapter 7023. These rules are reasonable, practical, fully consistent with Minnesota statute and would be a prudent step toward reducing our contribution to global climate change while also lowering the air pollution that so often overburdens and harms the most vulnerable Minnesotans. Rep. Jamie Long Rep. Frank Hornstein Rep. Rick Hansen Sen. Scott Dibble Sen. Nick Frentz Sen. Patricia Torres-Ray Dem. Leader Susan Kent Sen. John Marty Sen. Ann Rest Sen. Greg Clausen Sen. Matt Klein Sen. Lindsey Port Sen. Mary Kunesh Sen. Steve Cwodzinski Sen. Melisa Franzen Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart Sen. Jennifer McEwen Sen. Jason Isaacson Sen. Chris Eaton Sen. Jim Carlson Sen. Melissa Wiklund Sen. Sandra Pappas Sen. Chuck Wiger Sen. Ron Latz Sen. Kari Dziedzic Sen. Omar Fateh Sen. Karla Bigham Sen. Foung Hawj Sen. Jerry Newton Maj. Leader Ryan Winkler Rep. Kaela Berg Rep. Alice Hausman Rep. Mike Freiberg Rep. Dave Pinto Rep. Todd Lippert Rep. Cedrick Frazier Rep. Zack Stephenson Rep. Liz Reyer Rep. Michael Howard Rep. Patty Acomb Rep. Jay Xiong Rep. Laurie Pryor Rep. Fue Lee Rep. Steve Elkins Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn Rep. Jim Davnie Rep. Sandra Feist Rep. Steve Sandell Rep. Andrew Carlson Rep. Sydney Jordan Rep. Jennifer Schultz Rep. Kristin Bahner Rep. Liz Olson Rep. Liz Boldon Rep. Tina Liebling Rep. Athena Hollins Rep. Kaohly Her Rep. Leon Lillie Jo Olson Attachment Comment Submission for Proposed Rules Adopting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards (36416) The following comments are submitted by Fresh Energy on behalf of 743 Minnesotans Regarding Clean Cars Minnesota Rulemaking March 15, 2021 To: Administrative Law Judge Jessica Palmer-Denig OAH Docket No. 71-9003-36416 408 Saint Peter Street, Suite 350, Saint Paul, MN 55102 www.fresh-energy.org Name: Ina Ziegler Zip Code: 55406 Comment: I support Clean Cars Minnesota. Cars and trucks on the roads are a major source of air pollution in Minneapolis. I live near Lake Street and worry about the soot and ozone released from every car, truck, and bus that passes my home. I understand that most people rely on a gas-powered vehicle of some kind to get around, but we have an opportunity in Minnesota to clean up our air with clean car standards. Clean Cars Minnesota would help reduce air pollution from transportation and make our state healthier. I support this plan! OAH Docket No. 71-9003-36416 Name: Susan Williams Zip Code: 55449 Comment: I have owned a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (a Chevrolet Volt) since 2012, and there are so many advantages, just starting with a tremendous reduction in gas usage! The regenerative braking is a boon for winter driving in slippery conditions--every car should have it (you can slow down without brakes)! And maintenance costs are also less. Most importantly though, more electric cars is one big way to address climate change. I wholeheartedly support clean air standards that promote electric vehicles! OAH Docket No. 71-9003-36416 Name: Scott Burtness Zip Code: 55105 Comment: I support Clean Cars Minnesota. Buying a car or truck is a big decision with so many factors to consider.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 2019 Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division
    2019 Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division Meets: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12:45 p.m. in Capitol 120 DFL Committee Members Committee Chair Rep. Michael Howard (DFL) District: 50A Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL) District: 65B 451 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 381 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-7158 651-296-9714 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] @mikehowardmn @Cmarianirosa Rep. John Lesch (DFL) District: 66B Vice Chair 563 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rep. Heather Edelson (DFL) District: 49A St Paul, MN 55155 549 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 651-296-4224 St Paul, MN 55155 Email: [email protected] 651-296-4363 @johnlesch Email: [email protected] @heather_edelson Rep. Jamie Long (DFL) District: 61B 517 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rep. Michelle (Shelly) Christensen (DFL) St Paul, MN 55155 District: 39B 651-296-5375 577 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Email: [email protected] St Paul, MN 55155 @Jamiemlong 651-296-4244 Email: [email protected] Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL) District: 42A @Shelly39B 569 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 Rep. Jack Considine Jr. (DFL) District: 19B 651-296-0141 433 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Email: [email protected] St Paul, MN 55155 @KellyForUs 651-296-3248 Email: [email protected] Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL) District: 64B @jackconsidineMN Author of HF 8, Criminal Background Checks bill 439 Rev.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Final Public Subsidy Payments
    CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE BOARD RELEASES FINAL PUBLIC SUBSIDY PAYMENT AMOUNTS FOR 2020 ELECTION During 2020 the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board distributed $2,131,887 in public subsidy payments to 349 candidates running for state senate or state representative. The 349 candidates who received a public subsidy payment represent 78% of the 449 legislative candidates who were on the general election ballot. A list of qualifying candidates and the payments they received is attached. Of the 504 candidates who filed for state legislative office this year, 401 (79.3%) signed voluntary agreements to abide by spending limits and other conditions required to be eligible for public subsidy payments for their campaigns. To qualify for public subsidy a candidate must: • be opposed at either the primary or general election, • appear on the general election ballot, • sign and file a public subsidy agreement with the Board to abide by applicable campaign expenditure limits, and • raise a specified amount in contributions from individuals eligible to vote in Minnesota counting only the first $50 from each donor. Money for the public subsidy program comes from the state general fund. A portion of public subsidy money is allocated to specific parties and districts based on taxpayer checkoffs on income and property tax returns. By office and party, the total public subsidy payments totaled: DFL RPM State Senate $670,054 $393,772 House of Representatives $663,589 $404,471 Total $1,333,643 $798,243 DFL = Democratic Farmer Labor RPM = Republican Party of Minnesota Note: No other major or minor party candidates qualified for a public subsidy payment in 2020.
    [Show full text]
  • Justification for Partial Deletion from the National Priorities List Five Residential Properties of the South Minneapolis Reside
    Justification for the Partial Deletion from the National Priorities List Five Residential Properties of the South Minneapolis Residential Soil Contamination Superfund Site Minneapolis, Minnesota February 2021 Table of Contents List of Acronyms .................................................................................................................................. 3 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Agency Concurrence ............................................................................................................................ 6 Community Involvement .................................................................................................................... 6 Site Background and History ............................................................................................................. 8 Location/Project Organization .......................................................................................................... 8 NPL Listing and 2019 Partial Delisting .............................................................................................. 8 History of Contamination and CMC Site Cleanup .............................................................................. 9 Initial Response Actions at South Minn. Site ................................................................................... 10 EPA Emergency Removal Actions ...................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Minnesota Primary: Key Incumbents Sent Packing
    News & Insights Minnesota Primary: Key Incumbents Sent Packing Alert 08.12.2020 By Paul Cassidy In the face of a pandemic, while many Minnesotans went to their assigned polling places yesterday in order to cast ballots for a number of contested inter-party challenges on both the DFL and Republican side of the aisle, hovering over the election is the specter of counting thousands of mail-in absentee ballots in a timely fashion. Due to the pandemic, many polling places have been consolidated and polling officials worry also that they don't have enough election judges and ballot officials. As of Tuesday morning, almost 500,000 voters had cast their ballot votes by mail. Additionally, due to a court order, absentee ballots will be accepted after Election Day, up to the day before the county's canvassing date. Headlining this year's Minnesota primary was a pitched battle between first-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and her challenger Antone Melton-Meaux, who were fighting for the DFL nomination and the right to go on to the general election. The race captured national attention due to Omar's high-profile progressive views and her membership in the "The Squad." Political analysts believe when all is said and done, this race will far outspend any previous primary totals in the history of Minnesota elections. In the end, Omar coasted to a relatively easy victory, with numbers not far off from her 2018 primary victory. A number of sitting Minnesota legislators faced challenges within their own party and fought to keep their seats in the Minnesota House and Senate.
    [Show full text]
  • Legislative Update
    LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Welcome to the first Child Care Aware Legislative Update of the 2021 legislative session. This narrative update, along with our Bill Tracker, will be posted each Tuesday (reflecting activity through the previous Friday) on the Child Care Aware of Minnesota website. Each week we will provide a brief overview of bills that have been introduced, action that has been taken at the committee level or on the floor, and any other pertinent news related to early care and education and school-age care issues. If you have additions to recommend to the bill tracker, please contact Ann McCully. OVERVIEW The Legislature convened on Tuesday, January 5 and is off to a quick start. There is no question that the state’s response to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic is the primary issue facing legislators as they begin this session. This also a budget year to set the state’s budget for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, and while the economic picture has improved since the initial budget forecast last spring, there is still a projected budget deficit in the coming years, leading to some tough decisions ahead. More information about the budget projections can be found on the State Office of Management and Budget website. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE A new, two-year legislative session brings new members, new committees, and new committee assignments. While early care and education issues may show up in many places during the process, below are a few of the key committees that we will be watching. We encourage you to follow them as well! To find out about committee upcoming committee hearings and topics, visit the Minnesota State Legislature combined calendar page.
    [Show full text]
  • October/November 2018
    MINNESOTA EDUCATOR OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 Organize, organize, organize: MFT ESPs engage with members all summer long MEA is here: everything you need to know before Oct. 18 Table of contents October/November 2018 – Volume 21, No. 2 The Minnesota Educator publishes every other The Minnesota National Board month. It is one of the union’s print and digital Certified Teacher Network provides publications to educate, inform and organize the community of members. The Educator is reported, support for Education Minnesota edited and designed by union staff members. The members applying for certification. paper is printed in LSC Communications’ union shop in Menasha, Wisconsin. Find copies of the page 6 Educator online at www.educationminnesota.org. Go to the News menu, then Minnesota Educator. Union members at St. Cloud To reach the publication for queries, Technical and Community story or commentary ideas College organize a “Great Big Email: [email protected] Giveaway” for students. Mail: Minnesota Educator 41 Sherburne Ave. page 7 St. Paul, MN 55103 To report a change of address or end Everything you need to know duplicate mailings, contact the Education about the MEA Conference, Minnesota membership department. including workshops, featured Email: [email protected] By web: www.educationminnesota.org and choose speakers, exhibitors and more. the Contact Us link to send a change of address. pages 9-12 To inquire about advertising in the Educator or on the website Thousands of worksite action Email: [email protected] Phone: 651-292-4864 leaders start on plans to motivate For general inquiries and business their colleagues to vote.
    [Show full text]
  • CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORT TOTAL TOTAL CURRENT ACCOUNT BALANCE: $___I Certify That This Is a Full and True Statement
    CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORT Chapter 211A Report Form (All of the information in this report is public information) Name of candidate, committee, or corporation_______________________________womenwinning State PAC _____________________________ Office sought or ballot question ___N/A______________________________________ District_____N/A ____________________ Type of Organization: ______ Candidate Committee ______X Political (Action) Committee/Corporation Type of report: _____ Initial report _____ Post-general Reporting period: __X___ Pre-primary _____ January report From_1/1/2020__________ to ___________7/26/2020 _____ Pre-general _____ Final report (closes committee account – see M.S. Ch. 211A.03 for requirements) CONTRIBUTIONS Give the total for all contributions received during the period of time covered by this report. See note on contribution limits on the instructions page. Use a separate sheet to itemize all contributions from a single source that exceed $100 during the calendar year. This itemization must include name, address, employer or occupation if self-employed, amount, and date. CASH $_______________32,350 + IN-KIND $_______________0 = TOTAL RECEIVED $ _______________32,350 EXPENDITURES Include every disbursement made for a political purpose during period of time covered by report. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Itemization must include date, purpose, and amount for each expenditure. Date Purpose Amount See Attached Schedule 31,614.98 TOTAL 31,614.98 CORPORATE PROJECT EXPENDITURES Corporations must list any media project
    [Show full text]
  • Campaign Finance PCR Report
    Total Pages: 23 Jul 24, 2018 Campaign Finance PCR Report Filing Period: 12/31/2018 Candidate Candidate Number of Committee Name Term Date First Name Last Name Requests Lyndon R Carlson Campaign 50 Committee Lyndon Carlson Mary Murphy Volunteer Committee Mary Murphy 1 Pelowski (Gene) Volunteer Committee Gene Pelowski Jr 1 Jean Wagenius Volunteer Committee Jean Wagenius 3 Senator (John) Marty Volunteer 2 Committee John Marty Ron Erhardt Volunteer Committee Ronnie (Ron) Erhardt 1 (Tom) Hackbarth Volunteer Committee Thomas Hackbarth 5 Urdahl (Dean) Volunteer Committee Dean Urdahl 43 Volunteers for (Larry) Nornes Larry (Bud) Nornes 3 Limmer (Warren) for Senate 1 Committee Warren Limmer Volunteers for Gunther (Robert) Robert Gunther 2 Wiger (Charles) for Senate Volunteer 3 Committee Charles (Chuck) Wiger Friends of (Michelle) Fischbach Michelle Fischbach 36 Masin (Sandra) Campaign Committee Sandra Masin 5 Committee for (Sondra) Erickson Sondra Erickson 39 Marquart (Paul) Volunteer Committee Paul Marquart 27 Ann Rest for Senate Committee Ann Rest 2 Tomassoni (David) for State Senate David Tomassoni 5 Julie Rosen for State Senate Julie Rosen 1 Peppin (Joyce) Volunteer Committee Joyce Peppin 8 Mike Nelson Volunteer Committee Michael Nelson 19 Hornstein (Frank) Volunteer Committee Frank Hornstein 1 Poppe (Jeanne) for the People 45 Committee Jeanne Poppe Melissa Hortman Campaign Committee Melissa Hortman 71 Liebling (Tina) for State House Tina Liebling 13 Mahoney (Tim) for House Timothy Mahoney 5 Leslie Davis for Governor Leslie Davis 4 Garofalo
    [Show full text]
  • Protect Minnesota Orange Star Leaders MN State Legislature As of June 1, 2019
    Protect Minnesota Orange Star Leaders MN State Legislature As of June 1, 2019 Orange Star members have shown themselves to be committed to saving lives by passing gun violence prevention bills. It’s very important that we communicate our sincere thanks to these legislators... Orange Star MN Senate Members 51 Jim Carlson 40 Chris Eaton 52 Matt Klein 45 Ann Rest 59 Bobby Joe Champion 49 Melisa Franzen 41 Carolyn Laine 7 Erik Simonson 57 Greg Clausen 19 Nick Frentz 46 Ron Latz 63 Patricia Torres Ray 64 Richard Cohen 67 Foung Hawj 58 Matt Little 43 Charles Wiger 48 Steve Cwodzinski 62 Jeff Hayden 66 John Marty 50 Melissa Wiklund 61 Scott Dibble 42 Jason Isaacson 37 Jerry Newton 60 Kari Dziedzic 53 Susan Kent 65 Sandra Pappas Orange Star MN House Members These members all voted to pass the Criminal Background Checks and ERPO bills in 2019. 44B Patty Acomb 62B Aisha Gomez 20B Todd Lippert 52B Ruth Richardson 34B Kristin Bahner 51B Laurie Halverson 60A Diane Loeffler 53B Steve Sandell 42B Jamie Becker-Finn 52A Rick Hansen 61B Jamie Long 25B Duane Sauke 41A Connie Bernardy 62A Hodan Hassan 67A Tim Mahoney 7A Jennifer Schultz 57A Robert Bierman 66A Alice Hausman 56B Alice Mann 36A Zack Stephenson 19A Jeff Brand 64A Kaohly Her 65B Carlos Mariani 55A Brad Tabke 56A Hunter Cantrell 61A Frank Hornstein 51A Sandra Masin 40B Samantha Vang 50B Andrew Carlson 50A Michael Howard 42A Kelly Moller 63B Jean Wagenius 45A Lyndon Carlson 57B John Huot 65A Rena Moran 38B Ami Wazlawik 39B Shelly Christensen 44A Ginny Klevorn 33B Kelly Morrison 46A Ryan Winkler 54A Anne Claflin 37A Erin Koegel 03B Mary Murphy 14B Dan Wolgamott 19B Jack Considine 48B Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn 40A Michael Nelson 67B Jay Xiong 63A Jim Davnie 41B Mary Kunesh-Podein 60B Mohamud Noor 53A Tou Xiong 59B Raymond Dehn 59A Fue Lee 07B Liz Olson 46B Cheryl Youakim 49A Heather Edelson 66B John Lesch 05A John Persell 49B Steve Elkins 26A Tina Liebling 64B Dave Pinto 36B Speaker Melissa Hortman 43A Peter Fischer 4A Ben Lien 27B Jeanne Poppe 45B Mike Freiberg 43B Leon Lillie 48A Laurie Pryor .
    [Show full text]
  • Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
    MINNESOTA Vote Citizens for the Arts Legislative Candidate Survey 2016 smART! The election on November 8, 2016 will have a huge impact on the arts and on our country. If you agree with thousands of Minnesotans who believe that the arts matter, you’ll want to know where legislators stand. IMPORTANT: Visit the Secretary of State’s website to fnd out your district and where to vote: http://pollfnder.sos.state.mn.us/ READ: We’ve asked all legislative candidates fve questions about current arts issues so they can tell you how they would vote. Due to limited space, comments were limited to 3 sentences. To see full responses visit our website at www.artsmn.org ALL STARS: Look for the symbol telling you which legislators have been awarded an Arts All Star from MCA for their exceptional support for the arts at the legislature! CONNECT: With MCA on Facebook, Twitter @MNCitizen, and our website www.artsmn.org. We’ll make sure you stay informed. ASK: If your candidates didn’t respond to the survey, make sure to ask them these questions when you see them on the campaign trail! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Minnesota Citizens for the Arts is a non-partisan statewide arts advocacy organization whose mission is to ensure the opportunity for all people to have access to and involvement in the arts. MCA organizes the arts com- munity and lobbies the Minnesota State Legislature and U.S. Congress on issues pertaining to the nonproft arts. MCA does not endorse candidates for public ofce. MCA’s successes include passing the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment in 2008 which created dedi- cated funding for the arts in the Minnesota State Constitution for the next 25 years, and the Creative Minnesota research project at CreativeMN.org.
    [Show full text]
  • Background on AMSD Friend of Public Education Award
    Background on AMSD Friend of Public Education Award The AMSD Friend of Public Education Award was initiated in 2001. The award was originally established to recognize state legislators who made outstanding contributions in support of public education generally, and AMSD’s legislative priorities in particular. It was also seen as a way to build relationships with state policymakers. The initial plan was to recognize one senator and one house member from each majority caucus. However, the award has evolved over the years. In 2003, in addition to recognizing two legislators, the award was presented to three parents who had made significant contributions to public education. Parent leaders were recognized again in 2006. In 2004, the legislative committee decided to forego recognizing a legislator following a difficult legislative session. Instead, Art Rolnick and John Gunyou were recognized for their research and advocacy on behalf of early childhood education and public education generally. The legislative committee has discussed the idea of recognizing one legislator from each caucus following each legislative session to ensure bi-partisan recognition. After deliberation, the committee decided it was more important to recognize the legislators who made the most significant contributions to public education and to AMSD’s priorities, than to ensure bi-partisan recognition. In 2016, Congressman John Kline and Senator Al Franken were recognized for their respective roles in passing the Every Student Succeeds Act. (ESSA) This marked the first time congressional representatives were recognized. Past Winners of AMSD’s Friend of Public Education Award 2001 Rep. Alice Seagren Sen. Steve Kelley 2002 Rep. Ron Abrams Sen.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Annual Rulemaking Docket and Official Rulemaking Record
    This document is made available electronically by the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library as part of an ongoing digital archiving project. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/lrl.asp Annual Submission of Rulemaking Docket and Official Rulemaking Record January 2019 – December 2019 1/15/2020 Annual Submission of Rulemaking Docket and Official Rulemaking Record Minnesota Department of Revenue 600 Robert St. N, St. Paul, MN 55101 651-556-6003 [email protected] https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/minnesota-department-revenue Upon request, this material will be made available in an alternative format such as large print, Braille or audio recording. Printed on recycled paper. Annual Submission of Rulemaking Docket and Official Rulemaking Record 1 January 15, 2020 Senator Roger Chamberlain Senate Representative Paul Marquart, Tax Committee, Chair House Tax Committee, Chair Senator Ann Rest Representative Greg Davids, House Senate Tax Committee, Ranking Minority Tax Committee, GOP Lead Senator Julie Rosen Representative Andrew Carlson, Senate Finance Committee, Chair House Property and Local Tax Division, Chair Senator Richard Cohen Senate Finance Committee, Ranking Minority Representative Jerry Hertaus, House Property and Local Tax Division, GOP Lead Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Senate Government Finance and Representative Rep. Michael V. Nelson, Policy and Elections, Chair House State Government Finance Division, Chair Senator Jim Carlson Senate Government Finance Representative Tony Albright, House State and Policy and Elections, Ranking Minority
    [Show full text]