MPCA commissioner resigns before Senate vote
Laura Bishop resigned as Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner rather than face a confirmation vote. She had been assailed by Republican lawmakers for pushing new standards around vehicle emissions, industrial pollution and food-packaging chemicals. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.
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