Protecting Minnesota's Waters / Mining in Minnesota

A tension exists between those who seek to protect Minnesota’s waters and those who seek to utilize the state’s mineral resources to create jobs and economic development. Senator Jenn McEwen, DFL-Duluth, is promoting legislation called “Prove It First,” which would require that certain standards be met before copper-sulfide mining permits can be issued.  Senator Robert Farnsworth, R-Hibbing, is the chief sponsor of a bill that would streamline the review and permitting process for metallic mineral mining projects.  The lawmakers join Capitol Report moderator Shannon Loehrke to explain the proposals.

Also in the program, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and DFL lawmakers celebrate new laws aimed at protecting the rights of tenants and eliminating the gender and racial pay gap.