Unfortunately, the news of a state lawmaker illegally lobbying for wilderness groups wasn’t a surprise. Rep. Alex Falconer (DFL) carried legislation backed by an environmental lobbyist group the same year he was employed by the group.
“Under state law, candidates for the Minnesota Legislature are required to file an economic interest statement (EIS) with the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board. An EIS discloses the candidate’s employer, income, securities, property ownership, and other items.”
Falconer, who was elected in 2024, filed the form in January this year and described his occupation as “senior advisor” to Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness.
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