Two state lawmakers in Copenhagen
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DFL state Rep. Kate Knuth of New Brighton and DFL state Rep. Jeremy Kalin of North Branch are in Copenhagen, Denmark for The UN Climate Change Conference. In a news release, the two say they're hoping to urge members of Congress to start investing in renewable energy.
Knuth is traveling as a policy mentor to the Will Steger Foundation and will be a presenter at two events, including a panel discussion organized by the White House on December 17th. Kalin is the national chair of Coalition of Legislators for Energy Action Now.
"It is an honor to be participating in the world's most important and anticipated Climate Change Conference," said Rep. Knuth in a news release. "I look forward to being part of an historic event that will move us to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, and sharing the bold steps we've already taken in Minnesota with the world."
While DFLers in control of the House are touting the trip, Republicans are having fun with it. House GOP spokesman Kevin Watterson issued this statement on his Twitter feed:
No @mnhousegop members are in Coppenhagen perpetuating climate fraud. We work to keep energy costs & taxes DOWN for families & employers.
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