Jim Boyle

1 week ago | sustainround.com | Jim Boyle

May 8, 2025 Enterprises committed to impactful corporate clean energy procurement have a rare opportunity for catalytic impact by joining forces to help SBTi protect and promote our best chance for decisively important climate impact: tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. SR Inc invites Member-Clients and other concerned Corporate Sustainability leaders to join our coordinated response. In March 2025, Sustainability Roundtable, Inc.

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

Current state law permits the conscientiously held beliefs of the parent or guardian to exempt their minor child from immunization. The law has been in place since 1978. A pair of recently introduced bills, SF 3439 co-authored by five Democrats in the Senate, and HF 3239 co-authored by ten Democrats in the House, seeks to repeal the law. “As a strong supporter of medical freedom and parental authority, I’m absolutely opposed to forced vaccinations,” Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) said.

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Elk River Area School Board heard an update on facilities planning efforts at its April 14 meeting, including plans for a new demographic study to be conducted by Hazel Reinhardt Consulting Services. School Board Director Shane Steinbrecher shared the update on the district’s long-range facility planning, highlighting key steps being taken to address ongoing enrollment growth and future space needs.

2 weeks ago | pv-magazine-usa.com | Jim Boyle

Directors of sustainability at global companies face a full docket of 2025 challenges. In the United States, a federal government dismissive of climate science will amplify existing fossil fuel pushback on climate-responsible investment. In Europe, proudly “illiberal” voices have called to repeal the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) before the first report deadline. Amid this negative push stands at least one positive and pragmatic trend.

2 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

Main Street Family Services held a grand opening for its Family Resource Center with a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event inside and on the grounds outside the center located at 400 Jackson Street NW in Elk River. The event attracted about 300 children and adults who were treated to breakfast and a chance to tour the facility and meet up with a few of the businesses’ many partners, including Milestones, Hope in a Hopeless World and You’re Not Alone.