Rep. Michael Howard – Legislative Update: 100% Clean Energy by 2040

The last eight years globally have been the hottest on record, and Minnesota is among the top states currently seeing rapid changes to our climate. Scientists know that climate change driven by fossil fuels is impacting our environment, infrastructure, and our health. Not only is this legislation critical to protecting our climate, but it also makes economic sense. Wind power is the cheapest form of electricity, and producing solar energy is cheaper than building new fossil fuel plants or importing fossil fuels from other states. This is an incredibly important step for Minnesota’s future, and one I’m excited for us to take together. You can read more about this bill here.   Safe Water in Our SchoolsThis week in the House Education Policy Committee, I was able to present my bill to improve the safety of drinking water in Minnesota schools. Since the crisis in Flint,…

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