The next Minnesota scam comes wrapped in green

Published March 23, 2026 6:00am ET



The Minnesota Legislature is at it again. This time, it’s trying to turn another progressive talking point into a permanent cash machine at the expense of consumers.

The newly introduced Greenhouse Gas Pollution Superfund Act would impose retroactive penalties on energy producers for emissions stretching back decades. Branded as climate accountability, the bill is just a new attack on affordable energy and a fresh stream of money for progressive allies.

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