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She fought to ban PFAS while dying of cancer. Now Minnesota has the nation's strictest law.
Minnesotans call it "Amara's Law" — named for Amara Strande. Starting this year, it's America's strictest state law policing ...
Trump’s EPA has terminated over $15 million in funding for “forever chemicals” research
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has ...
Trump’s First EPA Promised to Crack Down on Forever Chemicals. His Second EPA Is Pulling Back.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has ...
NY Lawmakers play PFAS ‘Whac-a-Mole’
The Legislature tabled several bills that would have put piecemeal regulations on the toxic “forever chemicals.” ...
What laws take effect in Minnesota on July 1?
Another law will ease restrictions on companies that intentionally add “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, into consumer products.
Cannabis, constellations and cutting costs: New Minnesota laws that take effect in July
After a years-long legislative battle, optometrists will now be able to perform some procedures previously reserved for ...
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Big support for Minnesota’s small towns
The Empowering Small Minnesota Communities initiative harnesses expertise from across the University of Minnesota to help ...
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What Brands Should Know About Forthcoming Canadian, US PFAS Regulations
The Canadian Apparel Federation and Marten Law hosted a discussion on the disparate state and country regulations impacting PFAS use in the apparel and textile sectors.
How Minnesota's Nordic Ware is leading the change on phasing out "forever chemicals"
As a third-generation business that's been around for nearly 80 years, Nordic Ware is a company known for its classics.