Changing Landscape of Higher Education; Addressing Climate Change

As chair of the Higher Education Committee, Senator Paul Anderson, R-Plymouth, toured the Iron Range and areas surrounding the Twin Cities this fall to learn more about ways of preparing and training today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce needs through partnerships between businesses and higher education. He joins moderator Shannon Loehrke to feature the benefits garnered through the unique educational approach.

Policies to slow or even avert potential climate change are on the minds of Governor Walz and state lawmakers. This week, Governor Walz announced the creation of a climate change Subcabinet and an Advisory Council, while in the House of Representatives, the Climate Action Caucus held another meeting. Senator Nick Frentz, DFL-Mankato, who sponsors Governor Walz's clean energy bill, highlights ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota.

Also on the program, lawmakers examine new ways of taxing vehicles to support road improvements, and Attorney General Keith Ellison announces a state lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL.