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 is a wrap. So, what got done this year with climate progress in Minnesota?

Walker Orenstein is a reporter for the Star Tribune. He says the changes to the permitting process for clean energy projects passed by lawmakers is a major step forward. 

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The 2024 Minnesota Legislature session ended in chaotic fashion. But lawmakers did manage to get through changes that will speed up the permitting process for green projects and help address the backlog of proposals awaiting approval.

The 2024 Minnesota legislature session is a wrap. So, what got done this year with climate progress in Minnesota?

Walker Orenstein is a reporter for the Star Tribune. He says the changes to the permitting process for clean energy process passed by lawmakers is a big step forward.

Lawmakers pass much needed permitting reforms for clean energy projects as session wraps

A group of lawmakers stand behind a podium to talk to reporters.

Lawmakers pass much needed permitting reforms for clean energy projects as session wraps

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