Multiple operators for Metro Transit’s light rail system told lawmakers this week that they no longer feel safe at work.
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Minnesota Democrats Introduce $53 Million Omnibus Bill to Tackle Climate Change
Minnesota House Democrats on the Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Committee unveiled a $53 million omnibus bill this week to tackle climate change in the state. According to a House press release, the omnibus package incorporates elements of 16 different bills that have been introduced this session and is…
Read MoreMinnesota’s Met Council Approves $4 Million in Funding for Shared Electric Cars
The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council announced Friday that it has approved roughly $200 million in funding for transportation projects across the region, including $4 million for a new shared electric-car program. According to a press release, the Met Council allocates roughly $200 million to local transportation projects through its “Regional…
Read MoreMinnesota’s Republican-Controlled Senate Introduces 91 Bills, Seeks to Punish Sanctuary Cities
Minnesota’s Republican-controlled Senate hit the ground running Thursday by introducing 91 pieces of legislation. Many of the items correspond with the top five priorities Republicans outlined at a Tuesday press conference, though there were several noteworthy outliers. Senate File (SF) 80, for instance, would impose “aid reductions” on sanctuary cities…
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