Commentary: Come November Election Day, funding for environment in Minnesota also on the line
The U.S. general election is now less than 80 days away, and it’s shaping up to be an especially historic one for Minnesota.
The balance of power in the Legislature is closely contested, a U.S. Senate seat is on the ballot for the first time since 2020, and Minnesota’s governor is a vice presidential candidate. These races may be tight, but we hope that one item on the ballot won’t be: the constitutional amendment to enhance and renew funding for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
