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Follow on Google News | Minnesota Fishing Communities Discuss Dedicated Funding and its Potential ImpactsMinnesota Anglers are sharing mixed feelings regarding the proposed Dedicated Funding Amendment due on the ballot on November 4.
By: My Fishing Pals After a long 10 year battle the bill has finally found the legs to make its way to the ballot. While initially excited, some outdoor enthusiasts are critical of the spending proposal. Many remember the legislation passed for the state lottery in 1990 to be the miracle fix for the environment. Profits generated by the lottery were to fund the Game and Fish Fund, Natural Resources Fund and the Environmental Fund. Much of the lottery profit has been directed away from its intended environmental funds and Minnesotans are leary that history may repeat itself with the Dedicated Funding Bill. The fishing community has gathered to discuss the issue in recent posts on My Fishing Pals' message forum, a local Minnesota website dedicated to the free exchange of ideas on fishing related topics. While most support the bill, all want governmental accountability. While Minnesotans strive to be good stewards of the land, they hope the government becomes good stewards of their tax dollars. My Fishing Pals ( http://myfishingpals.com/ # # # About My Fishing Pals: Minnesota Fishing Forum, news, chat room, lake maps, directory, resources and member's images of fish caught in Minnesota lakes. Website: myfishingpals.com End
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