Civic Engagement and Democracy in Minnesota

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Clean Water Action builds grassroots strength in Minnesota to impact environmental policy in Washington, D.C., in Saint Paul, and at home in our communities.

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Protect Our Right To Vote - Stop the SAVE Act

The SAVE Act would limit access to the polls by enacting the most restrictive voter ID requirement this country has ever seen. This bill would require strict proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, to register or update voter registration - making it harder for millions of eligible American citizens to register and vote.
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Be a Clean Water Voter in Minnesota!

Your vote is your voice - make sure it's heard! Learn more about upcoming elections, how to register to vote, where to cast your ballot, voting by mail and absentee voting, and how to get non-partisan assistance.
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2022 Minnesota Midterm Election Results

The votes have been counted and the races have been called, solidifying the future of Minnesota’s legislature for the next two years - and Clean Water Voters spoke out loud and clear, electing 82% of our 56 endorsed candidates for the 2022 Minnesota midterm election!
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Factsheet - Bag the Plastic Bag Ban in Minnesota!

Minnesota plastic bag recycling is estimated to be less than 10%. Clean Water Action is working to remove the plastic bag ban preemption in Minnesota statute, which will return local control around this issue back to where it belongs — with each city and town in Minnesota.

Factsheet - Test and Report Phthalates In Packaged Food Bill (MN SF 188 of 2025)

Plasticizers called phthalates are showing up in the foods we eat — sometimes at very high levels. SF 188 (Gustafson) will encourage companies to reduce phthalate levels in their food products and help consumers avoid food with high levels of harmful plastic chemicals.

Minnesota Currents | Winter 2024

In This Issue: 2024 Legislative Session & What the Election Outcome Means | Tackling The Problem Of E-Waste | Environmental Justice: Wins and Goals | Procurement and You | National Updates: 2024 Election Results and Our Work - The Safe Drinking Water Act: 50 Years of Progress — But the Work is Never Finished - A Win for Our Water: Progress On Getting Lead Out Of Drinking Water. | Brunch For Better

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