Walz oversaw a PFAS crackdown. What would that mean for a …
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Walz — whom Vice President Kamala Harris tapped as her running mate this week — is intimately familiar with the health risks and environmental consequences of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,...
Minnesota Legislature passes environment and energy package …
WEBMay 19, 2023 · Both chambers of the state legislature on Thursday approved a ban on so-called "forever chemicals" PFAS in consumer products, sending the bill to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature.
'This Is the First Step': Minnesota Passes Most Comprehensive PFAS …
WEBMay 26, 2023. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed into law the broadest ban on dangerous "forever chemicals" in the nation. The ban forms part of H.F. 2310—an omnibus environment bill—and is one of the many new policies to come out of what progressives say is a "transformational" legislative session for the state.
Officials push for legislation to fight PFAS at Minnesota Capitol
WEBMar 23, 2023 · ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota pollution and health officials made the case at the State Capitol on Thursday for legislation to restrict nonessential uses of “forever …
Minnesota officials plug fight against ‘forever chemicals’
WEBST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota pollution and health officials made the case at the State Capitol on Thursday for legislation to restrict nonessential uses of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, and for the $45.6 million that Gov. Tim Walz has requested in his budget to prevent, manage and clean up the ubiquitous compounds.
Minnesota Governor Signs ‘Transformational’ Environment Package
WEBMay 25, 2023 · Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law Wednesday an ambitious climate and energy package that cements the state as a new environmental policy leader. The legislation, HF 2310, was part of the state’s $72 billion budget deal.
Sweeping ban on 'forever chemicals' moves closer to becoming …
WEBMay 11, 2023 · The bill is likely to pass both chambers of the Legislature and reach the desk of Gov. Tim Walz to be signed into law. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are found in products...
Walz oversaw a PFAS crackdown. What would that mean for ... - PFAS …
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Now, the man who signed that PFAS ban into law and is overseeing its implementation could end up in the White House. That’s fueling hope among some public health advocates that Tim Walz’s presence on the Democratic ticket could influence PFAS policies nationwide.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's climate and environmental record - Star Tribune
WEBAug 7, 2024 · As Minnesota governor, Tim Walz passed ambitious climate policy that was sharply contested by Republicans. He also clashed with environmental advocates on the left flank of his party for...
Protecting Minnesotans from “forever chemicals”
WEBMar 23, 2023 · Recognizing the challenge before the state, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's One Minnesota budget request includes a $45.57 million investment in the state’s capacity to prevent, manage, and clean up PFAS pollution.
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