December 2025 - Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality

Minnesota’s Cumulative Impact Law: What it is & Where it’s at

December 1, 2025

By: Emiliana Almanza Lopez, Volume 44 Managing & Research Editor View/Download PDF Version: Minnesota’s Cumulative Impact Law What it is & Where it’s at (Almanza) Introduction In 2023, the Minnesota legislature passed a Cumulative Impacts Bill aimed to increase community participation and consideration in the permitting process for air-polluting facilities within a sub-section of areas…

Assessing the Role of State and Local Government Subsidization of Private Redevelopment Initiatives in Michigan

December 31, 2025

By: Ronald Smith View/Download PDF Version: Assessing the Role of State and Local Government Subsidization of Private Redevelopment Initiatives in Michigan (Smith) The influence of private wealth on democratic processes has long been an issue of both public and legal scrutiny in the United States. Recently, much publicity was—rightfully—generated over incredible sums donated by the…