Policy
October 8, 2021
Bioeconomy Coalition 2021 Legislative Session Recap
The Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota (BCM), convened by the Great Plains Institute, advocated for policy positions during the 2021 state legislative session to grow the state’s bioeconomy…
April 22, 2021
2021 Minnesota Legislative Priorities: Bioeconomy
While the legislative session in Minnesota looks different this year due to the pandemic, our coalition remains committed to advocating for the bioeconomy. Like in previous years,…
March 4, 2021
Partnership on Waste and Energy Releases Policy and Regulatory Considerations to Develop Food Waste Digestion in Minnesota Report
The Partnership on Waste and Energy, a collaboration between Minnesota’s Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties that addresses waste and energy management issues, just released the report, Policy…
December 8, 2020
Governor’s Council on Biofuels Supports Vision for Minnesota Clean Fuels Policy
The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Biofuels released its recommendations to Governor Tim Walz on November 2, 2020, which include a recommendation that Minnesota move forward with a…
August 31, 2020
Bioincentive Program Contributes to $1.2 Billion of Economic Activity in Minnesota in 2019
A new report finds the Bioincentive Program contributed to $1.2 billion dollars of economic activity through construction and $601.7 million from operations, including employment for more than…
April 20, 2020
Why an Ethanol Advocacy Group Supports a Midwestern Clean Fuels Policy
The Midwestern Clean Fuels Policy Initiative, facilitated by the Great Plains Institute (GPI), recently released a report detailing how a successful clean fuels policy should be designed. The initiative brings together…
April 16, 2020
Clean Fuels Policy Would Benefit Bioeconomy, Consumers, Environment
Editor’s Note: The current COVID-19 crisis is taking a toll on clean fuel industries. The first priority is recovery. As we all navigate the ramifications of this…
April 10, 2020
Policy Update for the Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota
The current COVID-19 crisis is impacting all aspects of life, and that includes the Bioeconomy Coalition’s important priorities in the Minnesota Legislature. The focus of legislators is…
January 10, 2020
New Report: How a Clean Fuels Policy for the Midwest Should Be Designed
The Midwestern Clean Fuels Policy Initiative, facilitated by the Great Plains Institute, has released a new report detailing how a successful clean fuels policy for the Midwest should be designed. Read the…
January 3, 2020
Coalition Sends Letter to Governor Tim Walz in Support of Bioincentive
In advance of the 2020 legislative session, the Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz to express concern over the potential funding shortfall…