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Session finally ends in Minnesota with wins for Clean Water!
The Minnesota legislative special session is concluded - and we're happy to announce several victories! First and foremost: Minnesota will now join a number of other states in banning PFAS in food packaging starting in 2024! PFAS are “forever chemicals” that do not break down in the environment and carry with them health risks like cancer and decreased immune response when people are exposed. We have been working to address the many sources of PFAS contamination and to our environment once PFAS containing packaging is thrown away. We appreciate the work of the original bill sponsors Rep. Ami
Recapping the St. Paul & Minneapolis Mayoral Races
While Clean Water Action's endorsed candidates fell short in mayoral races in St. Paul and Minnesota, both cities elected progressive reformers who we look forward to working with to build greener and healthier communities. In St. Paul, former City Council Member Melvin Carter beat a field of 10 candidates to become St. Paul's first mayor of color. Clean Water Action’s endorsed candidate, Elizabeth Dickinson came in fourth, after Pat Harris and Dai Thao. Carter campaigned on promises of reducing educational and employment disparities and improving police-community relations. Over the next four