Bonding applications due June 16
The Legislature managed to pass a nearly $1 billion bonding bill in the closing hours of the legislative session, but…
House & Senate pass bills that include GMPT priorities
The legislative session adjourns tonight, but we wanted to pass along some great news regarding the Greater Minnesota Parks &…
Urge legislators to fund parks & trails grants!
We’ve got good news and bad news for the Greater Minnesota Parks & Trails-sponsored legislation seeking additional funds for two…
GMPT has gone social!
The GMPT is now on social media! With addition of Facebook and Twitter (find us @GreaterMNPT), GMPT has the ability…
Reach out to conference committee members today!
We’ve reached the second-to-last hurdle, the Conference Committee, for the Greater Minnesota Parks & Trails-sponsored legislation seeking additional funds for…
Now is the time to reach out to your legislators!
The Minnesota Legislature is on Easter/Passover break until April 18. Many legislators will be back in their home districts during…
Legacy funding, environmental bills advance in Legislature
Today marks the third committee deadline at the House. This is the last day for all finance bills, including the…
Good News from the Legislature!
The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee unveiled its omnibus bill today. We’re pleased to announce that…
Take Action – Ask DNR leaders to support funding for local parks and trails grant programs!
The Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails (GMPT) organization is advocating for more money for local parks & trails grant programs,…
GMPT bill moves forward in Senate
The GMPT is sponsoring two bill this legislative session, SF 688/HF 1276 and SF 689/HF 1270, both of which are…