Funding for the Environment

John Tuma’s Capitol Update – Summer Edition, August 13, 2010

Without the hard work and dedicated behind-the-scenes common sense of some underappreciated civil servants in Minnesota state government, all the ideas to protect and pass on our Great Outdoors would be meaningless.

John Tuma’s Capitol Update – Summer Edition, July 1, 2010

John tells stories, past and present, of forest conservation heroes in Minnesota.

Now that the 2010 session has ended, John follows his past tradition of recognizing those in the Legislature who championed the environmental cause in the tradition of Sigurd Olson, the great Northwoods traveler and author.

John shares the story of a courageous citizen who is making a difference at the Capitol. He also imparts some wisdom as a "grizzled old lobbyist" about the last week of the legislative session here in Minnesota - the week that the proverbial political bullets start flying with greater intensity around the Capitol as legislators take shots at each other and the Governor, battling to the end of session.

John Tuma’s Capitol Update – March 12, 2010

MEP's team of lobbyists, activists and concerned citizens charged into battle this week. John provides some perspectives on the outcomes.

John Tuma’s Capitol Update – February 26, 2010

In this week’s Update, John takes a moment to remember why it is so important to protect and defend Minnesota’s Great Outdoors – and why thinking about our Great Outdoors is a good way to stay focused and inspired to continue this work.