Tag: Climate Action Caucus

New State Legislation to Address the Climate Crisis

Hello Climate Action Community,

We introduced legislation to address the climate crisis yesterday! Minnesotans have been telling Climate Action Caucus members about the urgent need to address climate change, and we’ve been listening. We used what we heard from you during the series of community conversations that we held and other feedback and suggestions that you shared while preparing this package of bills.

Our proposal contains one-time investments that will enable Minnesotans to participate directly in solutions that address the climate crisis, including energy efficiency, solar energy, transportation, local government projects, and environment projects. Public schools, homeowners, local governments, and nursing homes all stand to benefit. A fact sheet with more information is available here. Continue reading “New State Legislation to Address the Climate Crisis”

Climate Action Caucus will hold a community conversation on transportation

SAINT PAUL, MN — On Thursday, October 24, the Minnesota House Climate Action Caucus will hold their first community conversation. This free public event is dedicated to transportation issues. It’s an opportunity for Minnesotans to hear from experts, ask questions, and share input with legislators.

What: Climate Action Caucus Transportation Conversation
When: Thursday, October 24 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Where: Room 5, State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55103

The Climate Action Caucus includes Speaker Melissa Hortman (36B), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (46A), and Reps. Patty Acomb (44B); Kristin Bahner (34B); Jamie Becker-Finn (42B); Connie Bernardy (41A); Robert Bierman (57A); Jeff Brand (19A); Hunter Cantrell (56A); Andrew Carlson (50B); Lyndon Carlson (45A); Shelly Christensen (39B); Jack Considine (19B); Raymond Dehn (59B); Heather Edelson (49A); Steve Elkins (49B); Peter Fischer (43A); Mike Freiberg (45B); Aisha Gomez (62B); Rick Hansen (52A); Alice Hausman (66A); Kaohly Her (64A); Frank Hornstein (61A); Michael Howard (50A); John Huot (57B); Ginny Klevorn (44A); Fue Lee (59A); Leon Lillie (43B); Todd Lippert (20B); Jamie Long (61B); Kelly Morrison (33B); Mohamud Noor (60B); Liz Olson (7B); John Persell (5A); Dave Pinto (64B); Laurie Pryor (48A); Steve Sandell (53B); Zack Stephenson (36A); Brad Tabke (55A); Jean Wagenius (63B); Ami Wazlawik (38B); Jay Xiong (67B); and Tou Xiong (53A).

Climate Action Caucus Applauds Clean Car Standards

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA — The Climate Action Caucus released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s announcement that Minnesota will adopt clean car standards:

“We applaud Governor Walz’s decision to make Minnesota the first Midwestern state to adopt clean car standards. Promoting fuel-efficient and electric vehicles is one of the most effective ways for our state to combat climate change. It also has significant economic and public health benefits. Minnesotans will see increased consumer choices, savings at the pump, and cleaner air. We are grateful for Governor Walz’s leadership and looking forward to working with him on further efforts to address the climate crisis.”

The Climate Action Caucus includes Reps. Patty Acomb (DFL – Minnetonka), Kristin Bahner (DFL – Maple Grove), Robert Bierman (DFL – Apple Valley), Jeff Brand (DFL – St. Peter), Hunter Cantrell (DFL – Savage), Shelly Christensen (DFL – Stillwater), Raymond Dehn (DFL – Minneapolis), Heather Edelson (DFL – Edina), Steve Elkins (DFL – Bloomington), Peter Fischer (DFL – Maplewood), Mike Freiberg (DFL – Golden Valley), Rick Hansen (DFL – South St. Paul), Alice Hausman (DFL – St. Paul), Kaohly Her (DFL – St. Paul), Frank Hornstein (DFL – Minneapolis), Michael Howard (DFL – Richfield), John Huot (DFL – Rosemount), Ginny Klevorn (DFL – Plymouth), Jamie Long (DFL – Minneapolis), Mohamud Noor (DFL – Minneapolis), John Persell (DFL – Bemidji), Dave Pinto (DFL – St. Paul), Laurie Pryor (DFL – Minnetonka), Steve Sandell (DFL – Woodbury), Zack Stephenson (DFL – Coon Rapids), Jean Wagenius (DFL – Minneapolis), Ami Wazlawik (DFL – White Bear Lake), and Jay Xiong (DFL – St. Paul). 

House DFL legislators announce the formation of the Climate Action Caucus

SAINT PAUL, MN — Today, legislators announced the formation of the Climate Action Caucus. House DFLers have created the new caucus to show support for young Minnesotans who are participating in the Youth Climate Strike, a worldwide demonstration scheduled to take place Friday, September 20.

“Climate change is one of the top issues that my colleagues and I hear about from community members, particularly young people,” said Rep. Patty Acomb (DFL – Minnetonka), Chair of the Climate Action Caucus. “As Chair of the newly-formed Climate Action Caucus, I’m looking forward to working with Minnesotans on a bold, comprehensive plan to combat climate change. Together, we can secure a future in which we all thrive.”

Climate Action Caucus members will create an ambitious agenda based on input from Minnesotans. The Minnesota Climate Action Plan will draw on the unique advantages of our state – generous, hard-working people; innovative businesses; world-class colleges and universities; and vast natural resources – to find solutions and establish Minnesota as a national leader in the fight against climate change. Continue reading “House DFL legislators announce the formation of the Climate Action Caucus”