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MSGA Moves Forward With ‘Clean Cars’ Lawsuit

Published May 22, 2023

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has responded to a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and Minnesota Service Station and Convenience Store Association. The MPCA rules require vehicles sold in the state meet California’s zero-emission' standards. “Their response…

Walz Addresses Clean Cars Effort

Published August 5, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a stop at Farmfest to discuss the drought and other agricultural issues. The recent implementation of the Clean Cars initiative may have caused heartburn in agricultural circles, but, Walz did not shy away from that…

Minnesota is Officially a Clean Cars State

Published July 27, 2021

Minnesota is officially a clean cars state. Governor Tim Walz said this action is good for the environment and created good paying jobs. "We're the 15th state to do this and the first in the Midwest," said Walz. "In the…

Clean Cars Initiative Adopted

Published July 26, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is celebrating the controversial clean car standards which are taking effect in the state. The new standards are designed to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions and increase the choices available for purchasing electric cars.

Legislative Session Comes to an End

Published July 2, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the legislature were able to avoid a government shutdown, passing a $52 billion budget for the biennium. For agriculture, the session included significant investment in biofuels infrastructure and money for roads, bridges and broadband. Attempts…

MN to Adopt California’s Clean Cars Rule

Published May 10, 2021

An administrative law judge has given the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency the green light to implement the California Clean Car standard. The Walz Administration will now review this plan to adopt California’s strict emissions standards. Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association President…

Walz: Opponents Spreading Misinformation About Clean Cars Rule

Published March 3, 2021

Public comments are being accepted through March 15 for Minnesota’s ‘clean car’ rule. This initiative is designed to address the issue of climate change, creating low-emission and zero-emission vehicle standards. There’s been substantial pushback on this rule. In an interview…

MN Soybean Growers Association Delegates Hear From State Political Leaders

Published January 22, 2021

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association annual meeting featured Governor Walz and leaders from the Minnesota House and Senate. MSGA President Jamie Beyer said said the proposed 'Clean Cars Minnesota” rule was a topic of discussion. "Our stance is to make…

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MSGA Moves Forward With ‘Clean Cars’ Lawsuit

Walz Addresses Clean Cars Effort

Minnesota is Officially a Clean Cars State

Clean Cars Initiative Adopted

Legislative Session Comes to an End

MN to Adopt California’s Clean Cars Rule

Walz: Opponents Spreading Misinformation About Clean Cars Rule

MN Soybean Growers Association Delegates Hear From State Political Leaders

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