Sen. Steve Drazkowski

A “No” vote means rejecting regulations for data centers in Minnesota that would help protect ratepayers and water resources, leaving many of our state’s natural resources at greater risk from potentially rapid data center development, and threatening the state’s 100% carbon-free energy goal. 

A “No” vote means not funding the Department of Commerce and the Public Utilities Commission and withholding investments in many clean energy programs across the state. 

A “Yes” vote means approving the budget for the DNR, BWSR, and MPCA, funding programs to protect our water, land, and environment across the state, and enacting policy to help more people enjoy outdoor recreation. It also approves investments from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, supporting the recommendations of the LCCMR and providing money to the DNR for the new Community Grants Program.

A “No” vote means rejecting $700 million in investment in clean water and infrastructure across Minnesota, including funding for important programs to help cities and towns build and maintain drinking water and wastewater systems.