The Public Facilities Authority (PFA) is releasing its Draft 2027 Intended Use Plans (IUPs) today, October 1, and will be accepting public comments through October 23. The IUPs for the Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) and the Clean Water Revolving Fund (CWRF) set forth the water, wastewater, and stormwater . . .
Nearly 1/3 of the money raised by the Legacy Sales Tax is dedicated to the Clean Water Fund. Every two years, the Clean Water Council (CWC) makes recommendations on how that money should be spent. Earlier this week, the CGMC weighed in on how the fund should be allocated . . .
Each election season, the CGMC provides background information to help candidates become familiar with issues affecting Greater Minnesota communities. We send this information to every candidate running for Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. The CGMC does not endorse candidates running for political office, but . . .
More than a year ago, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison created the Advisory Task Force on the Future of Minnesota’s Water. The CGMC sought a seat on the Task Force, but because they did not plan to focus on topics such as wastewater or drinking water, we were not included. The CGMC monitored the . . .
Over the last year, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has been wrestling with a natural gas issue that has implications for economic growth and housing development in Greater Minnesota. The fundamental question the PUC has been deliberating on is who should pay when an investor-owned utility's natural gas . . .
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned the 2026 legislative session on May 18 after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the potential passage of bonding, taxes, and other budget bills. These major bills were passed in the final minutes of the session, and are now on their way to the Governor's desk along . . .