Reports surfaced earlier this month that the Trump Administration is mulling whether or not it would appeal a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit that would restrict the issuing of small refinery waivers by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Legislative Update: Section 179 conformity options emerge
By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association
The last few updates have focused on our top legislative priority of increasing Minnesota’s biofuel standard from 10 to 15 percent for all gasoline sold in the state.
Read more >Legislative Update: E15 bill passes House, Senate Ag Committees
(MCGA member and former board member Bruce Peterson testified on behalf of MCGA in support of the bill last week)
By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association
It was a big week in St.
Read more >Legislative Update: Bill introduced raising biofuel standard
By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Legislative activity in St. Paul picked up a little this last week, but most legislative business is being put on hold Tuesday afternoon and into part of Wednesday so elected officials can attend precinct caucuses in their districts.
Read more >Legislative Update: Section 179 gets early traction
By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association
The legislative session is underway in St. Paul. Although the first week was relatively quiet when it came to committee meetings,
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