by Joe Miller | Jun 26, 2023 | Advocacy
2023 legislative session will impact every Minnesotan who uses electricity The 2023 legislative session, which began in January and concluded on May 22, was one of the most consequential in history for Minnesota’s 1.7 million cooperative members. Record investments,...
by Ryan Johnson | Feb 28, 2023 | Advocacy, Uncategorized
I want to take this opportunity to provide comments on behalf of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association and the members we serve across Minnesota regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill (PFML), SF 2/HF 2. MREA and electric cooperatives across Minnesota...
by Ryan Johnson | Feb 8, 2023 | Advocacy
At Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, our priority is to provide sustainable, reliable, and affordable electricity. With that goal in mind, I want to provide an update on significant legislation that Governor Walz signed into law on Tuesday. The legislation calls for...
by | Jan 12, 2023 | Advocacy
On January 5, the Minnesota Legislature proposed a bill to transition all electricity sold in the state to be carbon-free by 2040. The bill must consider potential impacts to the reliability and affordability of the essential electric service provided by Minnesota...
by atomic-noc | Jan 6, 2023 | Advocacy
Full DFL control of Minnesota’s House, Senate and Governor’s office in this upcoming legislative session paves the way for streamlined policy on several issues, including 100% clean energy legislation. This legislation has been proposed in years past, and we are...
by | Dec 27, 2022 | Advocacy
Lidia Dilley Jacobson retires from the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) on December 30, 2022. Amid the retirement celebrations, she was recognized by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) for her dedication and commitment to the safety...
