Articles tagged under: Clean Cars
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…