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05/27/2010 - Now that the 2010 session has ended I’ll follow my past tradition of using the last edition of my session musings to recognize those in the Legislature who championed the environmental cause in the tradition of Sigurd Olson.  I'm probably violating some sort of copyright or writers’ etiquette, but I have affectionately called these recognitions my "Sig” awards in honor of the great Northwoods traveler.

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05/18/2010 - Despite the somber finish to the session, there was some good news in the environment area.  Governor Pawlenty signed a bill (HF2624) appropriating more than $26 million in critical investments in our great outdoors from the lottery proceeds.  He did line item veto the funding for one small energy program.  The Governor also signed Omnibus Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Bill; Outdoor Heritage Appropriations (SF3275). The bill contains $58.9 million of Legacy appropriations and all the recommendations of the councils were followed. 

News Topic(s): Wildlife  What's New  John Helland  Funding  At the Capitol  

05/17/2010 - What seemed to be a good step in the right direction is the fact that the House and the Senate both passed into law the amounts for projects recommended by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.  The definitions for "protect, enhance, and restore" seem to have worked themselves out too, but really devolved into a sideshow that perhaps nobody needed.

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05/16/2010 - Round two of Outdoor Heritage Fund funding is history and those following the work of the LSOHC can be very pleased with the final outcome.

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05/14/2010 - The historical twist is this very legislative update, because it will be ancient history by the time you read it, given the pace of session this time a year.  Therefore, to put it in historical context, I’m writing this on Thursday evening.  Most of the information provided below will substantially change so stay tuned.  We will give you an update when and if the session ends.
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